The Hill City Consulting Limited – Our client, an Agric-tech company is a platform that give Nigerians the opportunity to participate in Agriculture by connecting farm sponsors with real farmers for the purpose of producing high-quality farm produce. Its mandate is to empower rural farmers, contribute to food security in Nigeria and provide a healthy means of engaging people with Agriculture from a profit driven perspective.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Regional Head, Farm Operations
Location: Nationwide
Job Type: Contract-based
Contract Duration: 2 years (Minimum)
Work Coverage
- The successful candidate is expected to visit and supervise farm activities in areas of company’s interest in different parts of the country.
- The successful candidate will operate from his/her present location (Home-based) , but will be required to visit the client’s corporate Head Office (in Lagos) regularly for meetings, briefings etc.
Job Summary
- The Regional Head Farm Operations will be responsible for all farm operations located in the South-West part of the Country. The role requires a reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, self-motivated professional who is always prepared to be a “hands on” practical farm manager when required.
- The Regional Head will be managing a combined team of Technical Field Specialists, Farm Supervisors, Farm Extension Workers and also the Farmers.
- The Regional Head is to ensure applicable Management expertise; Regional Managers are to encourage and develop their team (through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs and processes to improve the long term performance of their farm operations).
- The Regional Head, Farm Operations reports to the VP, Operations and the CEO.
Duties and Responsibilities
Farm Management:
- To co-ordinate management of all farm operations within the region. This will include but not limited to Crop production for Cassava, Maize & Rice; and also livestock farming
- Perform long and short term project management to optimize farm profit and minimize loss
- Coordinate financial and physical performance of the farm
- Successful implementation of short and long term business plans in cooperation with the management team and ground staff
- Assign duties such as cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting of crops and equipment maintenance
- Manage seed acreage contract allocations to farmers
- Confer with VP, Operations to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides or cultivating techniques
- Confer with VP Operations in making Operational Decisions
- Land management of cropping systems, nutrients, pests, tillage and other resources
- To increase yield by variety selection and soil improvement practices
- Active involvement in Selection of Farm lands, Soil tests etc
- Co-ordinate an integrated pest management system
- Develop a cost effective and environmentally sound method of enhancing yields
- Evaluate quality of Farm Produce to ensure that the right techniques and agric input are used in order to produce yield that meet the ‘Off-taker (s)’ criteria for the Farm Produce
- Monitor and oversee construction of irrigation systems
- Active involvement in establishing Sales & ‘Off-taking’ partnerships with Organisations that will be willing to buy off Company’s Farm Produce
- Liaise with for an on behalf of the company with Government and Non-Governmental Organisations, Institutions in order
People Management:
- To create a stable Project Farms workforce by providing leadership for effective management of the staff and operations of the region.
- To design effective man-power/workforce plans for all Farm project sites
- To provide coaching and training on developing production management programmes which will enhance profitability
- Maintain the Farm Projects’ evaluation program, measuring for effectiveness and productivity of operation areas. Prepare reports as assigned.
- Facilitate Training programs; Develop and Deliver appropriate training to both Farm Managers and Farm Extension Workers; Coordinate training needs assessment
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Set-up agreed KPIs for the region and ensure targets are achieved
- Financial Reports on all Farming activities
- Compile and Control Yearly Budgets for the region
- Maintain regular communication with the Farm Managers and the Farm Extension workers
- Liaise and interact with Farmers’ co-operatives/ Farming communities located within the region
- Investigate grievances and settle disputes to maintain harmony among farm workforce
Selection Criteria
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture is required; a Masters’ degree is preferred.
- At least 10 years of hands-on experience in agricultural processes and farms operations with focus on grain production.
- Must be able to provide evidence on a previous farm project/research work in agriculture with reference from the farm management about a successful out-come on such farms
- Must have knowledge of Irrigation Farming
- Must have expertise knowledge of all or some of the following crops; Maize, Rice, Cassava, Tomato and other crop/livestock peculiar/common to the region.
Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
- Effective leader and team-player receptive to feedback and willing to learn new things and share knowledge and skills; embracing continuous improvement
- Excellent organizational and negotiating skills
- Willingness to Travel
- Must demonstrate ownership of an Agric. Support Network
- Must belong to a Professional Body (Group) that is related/affiliated to Agriculture
- Must have access to Federal (State) Ministries and or Parastatals which are responsible for Agriculture (Products, Equipment and otherwise).
Remuneration
Ranges between N3,600,000 to N4,800,000 per annum.
Deadline: Friday 12th May, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a type – written cover letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised, along with their current CV to: jobs@thehillcityconsulting.com when sending email, use job title as subject line.
Note
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the interview.
- Our Client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
- E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and Cover Letter will not be considered
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