Head of Farm Operations at Elevation Professionals

Elevation Professionals – We are a management consultancy; recruitment, training and business consultancy services firm. We are also into publishing activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Farm Operations

Location: Ota, Ogun
Job Type: Full-Time

Qualifications / Experiences

• BSc or MSc Agricultural Sciences / Management, Agronomy, Crops Sciences and any other related field.
• The candidates must have Agricultural Background, managerial experiences as well as financial & Admin Knowledge.
• Travel to other farm locations in Edo & Delta may be required when necessary.
• Member of professional body
• Minimum of 5 years Experience
• Budget Management Experience

Knowledge / Skills:

• Proven ability in the farm management field
• Planning and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Good use of computer office application such as Words, Excel and PowerPoint.

Other Skills / Behaviours:

• Problem Solving
• Good communication
• Leadership
• Teamwork and coaching
• Highly motivated, results oriented driven.

Job Responsibilities

• Recruit, direct and coordinate workers activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application and harvesting.
• Ensure daily planning, organization, supervision and administration of farm activities in line with the overall objectives.
• Plan and direct development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
• Determine the type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production.
• Monitoring and prevention of outbreak of all pests and diseases by applying the correct and registered agrochemical to avoid waste
• Organize the maintenance / repair of farm property, equipment and machinery through on – farm workshop as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, health, safety and environment standard
• Ensure an error –free preparation and submission of strategic report to management.

Salary
Very attractive and competitive.

Deadline: 31st August, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: elevationprofessionals@gmail.com Using the “Job Title” as the subject of the mail.