Job Position: Vegetable Production Officer
Application Deadline:16th February 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:
- Comprehensive practical understanding of Good Agronomic Practices, emphasizing integrated pre- and post-harvest management.
- In-depth knowledge of vegetable production in protected cultivation (greenhouse) and open field settings.
- Proficiency in plant pathology.
- 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.
Qualification and Experience:
- A master’s, bachelor’s degree, or HND in agriculture or a related field.
- At least 2 years of work experience in farm management, particularly in protected farming.
- Proven experience in vegetable production.
- Practical knowledge of nursery management, agrochemicals, and post-harvest management.
- Must be adaptable and capable of handling rigorous farm pressures and demands.
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.