Job Position: Vegetable Production Officer
Application Deadline:27th July 2025
Location: Jos Plateau
Job Summary:
The Ecofarms seeks a diligent and passionate Vegetable Production Officer (VPO) to oversee and manage our horticulture sector. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, input selection, cultivation, pre- and post-harvest management, value chain management, and market linkage.
Eligibility and Competence:
- Educational Background: Diploma or degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Proven Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in vegetable production, with a documented history of managing high-yield vegetable crops (e.g., tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens).
- Technical Knowledge: Expertise in vegetable cultivation techniques, including seed selection, planting, plant pathology, fertilization, irrigation, and integrated pest management (IPM); experience with greenhouse or hydroponic systems is a plus.
- Data-Driven Approach: Experience in monitoring crop health, analysing soil and water data, and adjusting practices to optimize yield; familiarity with precision agriculture tools is an advantage.
- Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work with farm managers and labourers to coordinate planting and harvest schedules, with references confirming teamwork and communication skills.
- Physical Stamina: Capability to perform fieldwork, including inspecting crops and assisting with manual tasks when needed, in various environmental conditions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, presentation, and reporting skills.
- Honest, with a teachable disposition and a passion for working with other farmers.
- Familiarity with the local community and fluency in core local dialects.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee horticultural production.
- Develop and implement cropping plans and schedules for seasonal demands and climate variations.
- Conduct refresher training and capacity-building programs for staff and contract farmers.
- Carry out field trials for new inputs.
- Provide regular updates, reports, and recommendations to management.
References: At least two professional references verifying technical expertise and successful vegetable production outcomes.
Send your CV with the job title as subject to hello@ecofarmsandagroservices.com or WhatsApp +2348176232135. Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
This job requires rigorous fieldwork, and only conscientious individuals will be considered.