Supervisor(Farm) at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

 Employment Nigeria 24-May-2017 ABUJA , Agriculture  

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. 

POSITION : Farm Supervisor

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

  • Supervise land preparation (mowing ridging, harrowing etc.) within IITA and offsite stations.
  • Jointly attend to and educate students, farmers, and other bodies during  excursions to IITA  with the Visitors Assistant.
  • Assist in driving IITA trucks to and frooffsite stations to convey tractors, equipment and implements.
  • Supervise operators on the use and maintenance of tractors and implements.
  • Coordinate the multiplication of all IITA mandate varieties including cover crops.
  • Initiate the establishment of irrigation facilities in Abuja station.
  • Supervise planting and harvesting of cover crops.
  • Assist in the management of the entire Abuja Farm to international standard.
  • Train the trainers on tractorization.
  • Perform any other farm duties as may be assigned by the Head of Station.

Qualifications

Minimum of B.Sc/HND in General Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering or any other Agricultural Extension related discipline with at least 3years working experience preferably in a very large farm.

Competences

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks effectively.
  • Good knowledge of Agronomy and/or Farm Management.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision under pressure in agricultural working environment.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to drive IITA’searthmoving equipment and vehicles with a valid Driver’s license.


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