Latest Job Vacancies at Value Seeds Limited

JOB Summary 

The incumbent is expected to help the president maximize his efficiency by providing him with clerical and secretarial support. He or she will keep the president organized by taking care of travel arrangements, Plan and Manage Meetings, Develop and Maintain Filing System, Implement Office Policies and Procedures, Schedule and Update the President’s Calendar and other tasks not limited to the below;

Requirement:

• A B.Sc. holder in Social Sciences or other relevant courses
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in same role
• Excellent Oral and Written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages
• A problem solver
• Strength in Organization and planning
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to Drive is an added advantage

Internal Responsibilities:

• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President, including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments, plan, coordinate and ensures the President’s schedule is followed and respected; acts in a “gatekeeper” capacity, creating win-win situations for direct access to President’s time and office.
• Composing and preparing correspondence; monitors and responds to emails; researches required information or background on organizations and individuals.
• Prepare travel arrangements, expense reports, and all items needed to ensure the President’s successfully focus on external relations and organizational growth.
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Consult with the President in determining appropriate course of action, referral or response.
• Provide a bridge for clear communication and maintain credibility, trust and support between the office of the President and staff.
• Manage the President’s office ensuring the proper documentation and record keeping on behalf of the President.
• Occasionally travelling with President to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during business trips.

Remuneration is Negotiable

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Job Summary

We are looking to hire a Quality Control/Quality Assurance Officer who will carry out assessment, documentation, and organization of seed production tasks to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s supply chain with quality seeds and products.

• Minimum Qualification: B.Sc
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length:2+ years

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality
• Setting the requirements for raw materials from suppliers and monitoring their compliance.
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• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements
• Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced seeds
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes, and inputting data into a quality database
• Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
• Proposing continuous improvements to the production processes
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs
• Interpret safety policies/practices to employees including enforcing safe work practices.
• Manage a staff of direct reports through regular performance reviews and developmental activities to ensure movement toward a high performance / high engagement organization, while assuring effective departmental performance.
• Utilize available data (line speed target, set-up guidelines, and efficiency and process data) to continuously improve productivity, uptime, and reliability.
• reutilize the above information as a tool to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and product cost.
• Set clear priorities and align resources to deliver against business and regulatory requirements in the areas of cost, financial controls, and quality, safety, and business initiatives.
• Manage product quality by understanding and communicating customer needs to employees and ensuring expectations are consistently met and according to standard work
• Diagnose equipment, ingredients, and packaging issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, or others as appropriate to solve production-related problems.
• Ensure security of employees, facilities, and information systems by following and enforcing established security procedures.
• Ensure clear and concise communication to all levels in the organization.
• Ensure regular safety inspections are conducted in all manufacturing areas.

Requirment:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Quality control in Seeds Company.
• First degree in relevant courses

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Job Summary

The job holder will be responsible for monitoring the activities and progress of the project, checking data quality with partners, assisting in generating, documenting, and disseminating project-related knowledge, and support in quality control and check.

• Minimum Qualification: Degree
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length:2-5 year

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the project outputs.
• Design and Strengthen monitoring and evaluation plan and procedures.
• Develop the M&E data collection and processing methods.
• Ensure smooth M&E data collection and analysis.
• Prepare, validate and send monthly data to supported partners
• Take charge of project progress reporting, project mid-term review, and final evaluation.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project. Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings
• Take the lead in the preparation and facilitation of knowledge exchange for the project

Communication:

• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
• Write/edit narratives on project achievements, success stories, etc.
• Document relevant experiences, lessons learned, and best practices:
• Maintain the project’s information and documentation system.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree holder and well-grounded in social science

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Duties

• Grow potted plants and nursery stock and maintain records on the growing operation.
• Prepare maintenance programs for the control of plant diseases and insects
• Monitor insect populations to determine when pesticides or other treatments are needed
• Evaluate plants for signs of stress, disease, or other problems
• Recommend new planting methods or layouts based on available space, sunlight requirements, and other considerations.
• Work with the Soil Unit to conducting research on soil composition, irrigation methods, pest control techniques, and other factors that affect plant growth
• Work with the Production Unit to conduct research to develop new plant varieties that are resistant to disease or drought
• Work with Agronomist to prepare fertilizers programs for various types of plants.
• Record information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepare financial and operational reports.
• Ensure that all equipment is well maintained; ensure necessary tools and supplies are available when needed and are replaced after use
• Send daily/weekly/monthly report.

Job Location: Zaria

Remuneration: 50 – 80,000 depending on experience and performance

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• The Rice Breeder, under immediate supervision of the General Manager / Business head.
• He / She will undertake activities related to the breeding pipelines development for Value Seed’s Rice Farm.

Key Deliverables

• Develop high yielding varieties corresponding to desired product profiles, in close collaboration with farm and mill teams, by combining good agronomic traits, desirable grain quality, and tolerance/resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses through conventional breeding approach.
• Plans and carries out breeding studies to develop and improve varieties of Rice: Improves specific characteristics, such as yield, quality, maturity, and resistance to drought, disease and insect pests in plants, utilizing principles of genetics and knowledge of plant growth.
• Produce pure parent line, breeder and foundation seed for multiplication.
• Breeds plants, using methods such as inbreeding, crossbreeding, backcrossing, outcrossing and selection.
• Select progeny having desired characteristics and continues breeding and selection process to reach desired objectives.
• Lead the testing of advanced breeding lines developed at inhouse Centre for various breeding product segments (Early duration, Mid duration, long grains, High amylose content, High yielding germplasm)
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (Private organization/Public institutes) for new germplasm introduction and breeding collaborations.
• Facilitate varietal release and adoption at farm and create demand for superior varieties;

Requirements

• PhD in breeding, genetics or other related fields with a minimum of 2-year experience in Rice breeding; or M.Sc.  in breeding, genetics or other related fields with a minimum of 5-year experience in Rice breeding in a reputed seed company or research institution.

Knowledge and Key Competencies:

• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative;
• Strong record of innovation and process improvement in breeding;
• Excellent knowledge of statistics in field experimental design and data analysis;
• Good project management, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong scientific writing skills;
• Ability to work in multicultural environments;

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A Seed Processing Plant Supervisor is responsible for supervising the seed production activities in a seed processing plant to ensure that the processed seeds meet the expected quality standards. The person oversees the preparation of work area and seed processing machineries along with seed processing activities.

Personal Attributes

The individual must have managerial abilities such as planning, organising, decision-making, problem-solving etc. The person must have an aptitude for machines along with the ability to lead a team to achieve the organisational goals.
Minimum Educational Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc. (Agriculture or B. Tech / B.Sc. Agriculture engineering) OR other courses relevant to this operation
• A minimum of 3 Years of experience in a Seed Processing
• In-depth understanding and use of Sophisticated seed processing machines/plant

Job Summary

• Plan and supervise the preparation for seed processing
• Supervise the seed processing operation
• Supervise the recording and maintenance of seed processing data
•  Follow the relevant employability and entrepreneurial practices
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines at work
• Manage and lead a team

Description

1.      Plan and supervise the preparation for seed processing

The scope covers the following:
a.       Check seed lots and plan seed processing

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:

• obtain the production order details from the manager such as the types of seeds to be processed, quantity, turnaround time, etc.
• match the batch size and weight of the seed lots received for processing with the information obtained from the supplier
• plan seed processing efficiently, considering the processing time for different types of seeds,
• processing capacity of the seed processing machineries and available manpower
• arrange for seed lots to be grouped based on homogeneity to avoid mixing of different types of seed lots
• arrange for the safe transfer of raw seeds from the storage area to the seed processing area
• b.       Supervise the preparation of work area
• To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:
• check the availability of the necessary tools, equipment and PPE for seed processing
• arrange for the faulty tools, equipment and PPE to be repaired or replaced

c.       Supervise the preparation of seed processing machineries

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:

• perform pre-operation checks on the seed processing machineries such as the scalper, air screen cleaner, gravity separator, indented cylinder, treater, etc.
• ensure the machine accessories and fittings such as valves, bowls and pipes are attached correctly

2.      Supervise the seed processing operation

The scope covers the following:
a.       Monitor seed processing

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:

• ensure the machine operators follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) recommended by the manufacturer to operate various seed processing machineries
• ensure that the necessary processes such as pre-cleaning, cleaning, fine-cleaning and grading are carried out according to the type and condition of the raw seeds
• examine the quality of seeds through various stages of processing to ensure compliance with the established quality standards
• ensure correct weight in the seed bags or containers
• ensure the seed bags or containers are labelled with the required and correct information as per the applicable regulatory requirements
• instruct the machine operators and workers to use the recommended PPE during the seed processing operation

b.       Monitor productivity and compliance with the environment policy

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to:

• co-ordinate with the relevant personnel to ensure that seed processing is completed within the agreed schedule with minimum wastage of seeds
• deal with any unforeseen circumstances as per the organisational policy or escalate to the higher authority
• monitor compliance with the health and hygiene guidelines in the production area
• ensure the optimisation of resources such as water/ electricity/ production material
• instruct the workers to segregate waste into the appropriate categories
• ensure recycling and disposal of different types of waste as per the regulatory requirements

Remuneration negotiable

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• Prepare and plan seed production schedule in accordance with seed production targets indicated by management for the year.
• Contribute to the screening and selection of out-growers for yearly seed production activities.
• Participate in planting, rouging, detasseling, and harvesting as well as provide technical backstopping on recommended agricultural practices for seed production.
• Seed production of open pollinated varieties, inbred lines, and hybrids.
• Monitor and ensure quality control standards for production of foundation and/or certified seeds of open pollinated variety, inbred lines and hybrids are met.
• Maintain records for seed production outputs, farm management practices and parent stock delivery.
• Implement and enforce quality assurances and control, tracking of programs to meet quality objectives.
• Establishment of demonstration plots and high-way seed plots for training of farmers on good agricultural practices
• Conduct training to farmers on field management practices and organize farmers field day in collaboration with other staff.
• Prepare and maintain seed production reports
• Supervise field staff and ensure effective utilization of resources.

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To manage the organization's human resources and administration on a daily basis. The job holder's responsibilities will revolve around Managing office supplies, organizing office operations and procedures, preparing staff payroll, Enforcing and Updating office policies as needed; Dealing with correspondence, complaints, and queries.

• Minimum Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent
• Experience Level: Entry level
• Experience Length:2 years

Job Responsibilities: 

• Overseeing the work of all employees to ensure they work productively and meet deadlines and company standards.
• Assist the HR Manager in posting Job Adds on various Job boards and schedule prospective candidates for interviews 
• Support the HR Manager in recruitment, onboarding, and exit procedures for staff
• Assist the HR Manager in Performance Management
• Help in coordinating inputs for Preparing of staff payroll
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies and procedures
• Preparing letters and reports.
• Implementing and maintaining office procedures and systems.
• Maintain and update company databases 
• Establish and monitor procedures for record-keeping
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Planning HR and administration activities annually
• Coordinate and supervise the administrative function and outsourced services of the organization including management of the office premises.

Requirements:

• This position is open preferably to a Female candidate
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as an administrative & Human resources personnel
• Academic qualification of an HND or its equivalent
• The location is Zaria (preferably the candidate should reside within Zaria and its environs).

Skills:

• Efficient in Microsoft packages
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Conflict resolution 
• Problem Solver
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.

Remuneration: NGN 70,000 – 100,000