Head of Agricultural Research Department at Welcome2Africa International (W2A)

Welcome2Africa International (W2A) was founded on the vision to redefine the image of Africa. As such, we look to facilitate investments and trade whilst also bridge the information gap with respect to the various opportunities that exist in Africa. We are currently focused on Nigeria’s Agricultural sector.

Over the last 5 years we have hosted a number of Agricultural Investment Conferences in strategic cities around the world including; Luxembourg, Accra, Lagos, Abuja, Frankfurt, Belgium, The Netherlands, and London. These opportunities have provided us with brand recognition, a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in Africa’s Agricultural sector, as well as a rich network inclusive of Africa's Agribusiness stakeholders, investment and finance executives, leading fund managers, private equity firms, family offices, institutional investors donors as well as large agribusiness related firms from around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Agricultural Research Department

Location: Maitama, Abuja

Job Description

• We are currently looking for a Head Of Agricultural Research Department to support our next phase of growth, of which entails strengthening our investment and trade facilitation services and initiatives whilst also providing additional services such as project management, market entry research services, data mapping, and bespoke trainings and events – targeted at the international community, whilst maintaining a viable presence in Nigeria – where we operate from.

Responsibilities

• Plans a wide variety of research programs, experimental projects, and tests with research scientists.
• Sets up and adapts research facilities, methods, and procedures.
• Plans breeding programs and assists in calving difficulties.
• Selects, trains, and supervises farm and herd personnel.
• Supervises dairy operations; grows, harvests, and stores forage and grain crops; maintains an appropriate system of pasture management.
• Prepares periodic reports and maintains appropriate files and records.
• Cordinates and contributes to value chain
• Facilitate market driven linkages between agribusiness producers, wholesalers, processors, and markets within Nigeria.
• Lead project development and strategic support in a wide variety of areas, including value chain development and upgrading strategies, improving access to agricultural inputs, agricultural extension, marketing.
• Supervises the sub department and takes care of projects
• Maintains breeding, feeding, registration, herd health, and milk production records.
• Handles transfers, cattle sales, and exhibits.
• Maintains appropriate health and sanitary standards in milking operations.
• Purchases farm supplies and equipment.
• To support the Managementin presenting strategic income generation plans
• Collects samples and records various kinds of research data; prepares research and project reports.
• Supervises artificial insemination of cattle; schedules preventive treatments, and maintains normal herd health standards.
• Formulates feed rations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• 10 - 15 years Experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter of no more than detailing your suitability and experience to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email

Application Deadline  18th January, 2021.