Jobs at Value Seeds Limited

Location: Zaria, Kaduna (Head Office)

Job Summary

• The Security Officer will ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and all company assets at the facility.
• His primary duties include patrolling the premises, monitoring surveillance systems, enforcing security protocols, and responding to incidents promptly and professionally.
• The ideal candidate will perform duties which often include monitoring activities, responding to emergency situations and keeping track of all incidents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and control all access points (gates, doors, entry points) for personnel, visitors, and vehicles, verifying identification and ensuring proper authorization before entry or exit.
• Conduct regular patrols of the entire premises, including processing areas, warehouses, storage areas (for raw materials and finished products), offices, and perimeter fences, to deter criminal activity and detect security threats or safety hazards.
• Monitor alarm systems, and fire extinguishing systems to detect any disruptions, unusual occurrences, or illegal activities, and respond to alarms and distress calls immediately.
• Respond swiftly and appropriately to security incidents, accidents, fire alarms, or other emergencies, providing immediate assistance (including basic first aid) and coordinating with internal teams, law enforcement, and emergency services as required.
• Maintain meticulous daily logs and prepare detailed, accurate reports of all security-related activities, incidents, observations, and irregularities (e.g., equipment damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons).
• Enforce all company security policies, procedures, and safety regulations, and inform violators of rules and procedures.
• Conduct routine security checks and inspections of designated areas and equipment to ensure all security measures are functioning correctly and compliance with relevant safety and legal regulations is maintained.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods/seeds, verifying delivery documents and ensuring that no assets are illegally removed from the premises.
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good physical health and stamina to withstand long hours of standing and rigorous activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to rules and regulations.

Competencies and Expectations:

• Integrity
• Physically fit
• Attention to details
• Always properly kitted
• Professionalism
• Alertness
• Ability to write and perform basic numerical tasks
• Computer literate
• Observatory skills
• Communication skills
• Good knowledge of law, order and regulations
• No familiarity or connivance with staff.

Working Conditions:

• Candidate should reside or be willing to reside in Zaria
• Full time work involving weekdays and weekends.

Salary
Attractive.

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Location: Zaria, Kaduna

Job Summary

• The Maize Breeder will be responsible for providing scientific leadership in developing, improving, and maintaining maize germplasm.
• The role focuses on breeding and maintaining high-yielding, stress-tolerant hybrids suited for diverse agro-ecological zones of Nigeria.
• The ideal candidate is expected to develop improved varieties of maize seed in line with the seed development objectives of the company that address consumer and market needs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Breeding & Product Development:

• Develop and execute annual breeding strategies aligned with Value Seeds’ R&D objectives.
• Design and implement hybridization programs, including topcrosses, line × tester, backcrossing, and population improvement.
• Develop high-yielding, stress-tolerant, and market-responsive hybrids adapted to target agro-ecologies.
• Identify and select promising hybrids for advancement, pre-commercial testing, and variety release.

Nursery & Trial Management:

• Plan and supervise breeding nurseries, crossing blocks, and hybrid evaluation trials.
• Lead the design and execution of DUS, VCU, multilocational, and on-farm trials.
• Ensure strict adherence to isolation, pollination standards, and field protocols.

Parental Line Maintenance:

• Oversee maintenance, purification, and regeneration of inbred lines to guarantee genetic purity.
• Implement rigorous QC measures, including roguing, selfing, and post-harvest classification.
• Maintain seed inventory records and cold-room storage standards.

Data Analysis & Documentation:

• Conduct statistical and genetic analysis and manage digital data systems
• Prepare technical reports, trial summaries, variety release documents, and publications.
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• Has completed a Master's Degree in Plant Breeding (Maize) or related field, with emphasis on Maize and Rice
• Proven field experience with track records in Maize Breeding

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent Research Skills
• Data management and analysis
• Optimal resource allocation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good networking and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Adaptability and resilience to work in diverse and challenging environments
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Competencies:

• Plant Genetics and Breeding
• Quantitative Genetics and Statistics
• Agronomy and Crop Science
• Molecular Biology
• Communication and Active Listening
• Field Trial and Management
• Data Acquisition and Analysis
• Resource Management
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Leadership

Working Conditions:

• The candidate should reside or be willing to reside in Zaria
• Time is split between fields and the office, working in a variety of different weather conditions
• Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, breeders, research institutes and regulatory bodies.

Salary

• Competitive and Attractive.

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Location: Zaria, Kaduna

Job Summary

• The Accounts Officer will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting financial operations by handling tasks categorized under accounts payable and receivables and activities such as bank reconciliations and inventory management.
• The ideal candidate is expected to be detailed, focused, service-driven and analytically minded. He/ She should have great mathematical skills and the ability to pay close attention to details.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, post transactions such as sales invoices, receipts issued to customers and credit notes into the accounting system and ensure data integrity
• Handle accounts payable including processing vendor invoices, managing bills and expenses and tracking payments to vendors.
• Handle accounts receivable including processing customer invoices and tracking deposits from customers.
• Reconcile bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers to ensure accuracy on a regular basis
• Provide support during statutory audits.
• Collation of weekly and monthly disbursement requests, review such request before submission to the Finance manager for approval.
• Preparation of weekly proposed payments schedule and submission of same to the Finance manager for review and approval.
• Input data into financial spreadsheets, utilise accounting software and maintain confidentiality of financial information
• Handle general accounting inquiries from internal and external sources and resolve discrepancies
• Petty cash management, disbursement and reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, statutory requirements, and company's policies and procedures
• Raise payment vouchers and ensure that the related supporting documents are attached together with them.
• Post petty cash and cheque payments into SAGE or any applicable accounting system
• Bookkeeping to ensure purchases, expenses and other records are up to date
• Prepare quarterly project management report
• Tax management and filing
• Collect and analyse data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly budgets
• Control expenditure and cash flow by ensuring spending levels are always acceptable.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
• Conduct internal audits such as system compliance and project spending
• Safeguard Company assets and ensure an up-to-date fixed assets register is maintained
• Stock and inventory management.
• Debt collection follow-up
• Stock management, stock taking, track processing activities, analyse stock movement and reporting.
• Analyse, audit and report marketing activities of each sale representative from sales receipts, return inwards and stock count in different branches as well as in the Head Office.
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• B.Sc./ HND in Accounting, Finance or related fields
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in similar role in Branch Accounting.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong Problem-Solving, Analytical and Management Skills
• Solid understanding of Accounting principles such as GAAP and IFRS
• Adept in the use of Sage50 and other accounting software
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint
• Ability to conceptualise, design and improve business processes
• Excellent attention to details
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure to specific deadlines
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Competencies:

• Communication and Active Listening
• Record Keeping and Transaction Management
• Time Management
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Compliance and Auditing
• Collaboration and Support

Working Conditions:

• Candidate should reside or be willing to reside in Zaria
• Full time work week days with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays. There may be occasional travels on official responsibilities.

Salary

• Attractive and Competitive.

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Location: Zaria, Kaduna

Job Summary

• The Seeds Processing Associate will support to prepare harvested seeds for market by performing tasks like drying, cleaning, grading, treating, packaging, and quality testing, operating machinery, maintaining records, ensuring safety, and assisting with inventory to guarantee high-quality, compliant seed distribution
• The preferred candidate is expected to ensure high-quality seeds are prepared for storage and distribution by operating and maintaining processing equipment, performing quality checks, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for drying, cleaning (removing foreign material), grading (by size/quality), and treating seeds (applying protective coatings)
• Bag, label, and prepare seeds for shipment; maintain neat and organized storage; assist with inventory tracking and reconciliation.
• Safely operate equipment (potentially including forklifts), perform routine checks, and assist with troubleshooting operational issues.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintain accurate records of processing activities and compliance.
• Assist in implementing quality assurance procedures to ensure the integrity of processed materials
• Conduct regular inspections and tests on processed seeds to maintain quality standards
• Address any quality issues promptly and develop corrective action plans
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
• Assist in implementing best practices for waste reduction and resource conservation
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• ND in Environmental Science, Engineering, Material Science or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience in electrical maintenance and repair, welding, mechanical maintenance and repair, processing, and recycling efforts

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of processing technologies and recycling practices
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety and quality
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility
• Computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment to the Company’s mission

Competencies:

• Technical Proficiency
• Machinery operations
• Record Keeping
• Quality Control
• Attention to Details
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Safety and Compliance
• Teamwork and Communication
• Physical Stamina

Working Conditions:

• Candidate should reside or be willing to reside in Zaria
• Full time work weekdays with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays.

Salary

• Attractive