Nigeria Job Openings
Olam Group
State Coordinator_Out Grower Program - Niger
November 15, 2024
Date: 13 Nov 2024
Country: Nigeria
Function: Not Applicable
Sub-Function: Not Applicable
Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.
Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.
Job Description
- Coordinate the activities of the out-grower scheme of the state and report daily activities to the National Coordinator
- Identify and Collate data for all the out-growers for Rice farmers in the state.
- Providing Agricultural Extension Services related to Crop Protection, Good Agricultural Practices in coordination with other agencies
- Undertake frequent travel across the state to visit farmers registered with the out-grower scheme and increase Olam Agri’s visibility with the farmers.
- Coordinate crop evaluation trials within the state for adoption by the farmers
- Organise and conduct training for extension agents and farmers across locations within the state in conjunction with the consultants.
- Developing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with farmers to facilitate smooth produce collection and encourage ongoing participation in the program.
- Able to create links between the farmers and input providers within and outside the state.
- Ensuring that farmers understand and adhere to the quality standards and quantity specifications set by the company.
- Provide support to the company procurement team for smooth off-taker of the products from the out-grower
Requirements
- The candidate must have B.Sc. or HND in Crop Production, Agronomy, Agric. Econ, Agric Extension, or related fields. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- The candidate must have 5 -10 years of field experience in farming operations, Our-Grower program, or extension activities.
- Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of sustainable smallholder out-grower schemes in Nigeria.
- Must be computer literate
- Ability to speak local languages within the middle belt region will be an added advantage
Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.
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