Farm Manager Job at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme
- Abak, Akwa Ibom State
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the Program
ECEWS aims to contribute to food security among smallholder farming communities by piloting its program in Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom State by:
- Enhancing efficiency and quality in the food value chain through an integrated agriculture aggregation center system.
- Building farmer capacity through education, training, and certification that will equip farmers with the standards and tools to produce high-quality food crops that command high prices, leading to increased earnings; and
- Creating an inclusive agricultural system that effectively and sustainably engages and generates economic and employment opportunities for women and youth across the state.
- Preparing plans and schedules for farm operations and ensuring efficient resource allocation
- Preparation of budget and financial reports as well as the implementation of cost control measures
- Procurement of farm supplies and record-keeping
- Responsible for the storage, sales and marketing of farm produce
- Developing and maintaining communications with customers, prospects, offtakes and service providers consistent with the company’s business objectives
- Assisting with the recruitment, training and supervision of staff.
- B.Sc in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Crop Science or other related discipline
- 3- 5 years of experience in managing farms
- Excellent understanding of Nursery planting and seed sowing, irrigation, intercultural operations, fertilizer/chemical application and harvesting.
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