Vacancies in a large business conglomerate, March, 2017

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A large business conglomerate with diverse interest in manufacturing, service industries and involved in Rice Out-grower Scheme initiative is committed to generate a significant number of jobs, increase the incomes of smallholder farmers by guaranteeing market for their produce thereby promoting food security, diversify Nigeria’s economy and reduce the nation’s food import bill through improved quality and productivity in local rice production. We are looking for qualified, highly intelligent, hard working, sincere and honest candidates, having the ability to apply common sense in analysing and resolving problems and who value integrity more than wealth in the position below: Job Title: Junior Agronomist Locations: Jigawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kano, Niger Qualification/Experience

• B.Sc degree / HND with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• The candidate should be able to develop plans that take into account immediate farmer needs and available technical and agro-input needs.
• He should be able to provide training and capacity building activities to extension officers, supporting visiting trainers and technical experts and collaborate with the field-based team to ensure the quality of program activities

Compensation The compensation package would be quite attractive Persons without the requisite qualification and experience need not apply, since such case would not be considered. Job Title: Agriculture Manager Locations: Jigawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kano, Niger Qualification/Experience

• B.Sc. degree, preferably in an Agricultural field of study with a minimum 25 years’ experience. The ideal candidate should be able to manage crop assigned areas to achieve and exceed yield and quality targets.
• Give attention to field crop agronomy to foresee potential issues and manage and mitigate those impacts.

Compensation The compensation package would be quite attractive Persons without the requisite qualification and experience need not apply, since such case would not be considered. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their application with a detailed CV, including contact phone numbers, copies of educational qualifications, certificates and a photocopy to: [email protected] Application Deadline: 14th March, 2017.

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