Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: State Coordinator – Out Grower Program
Location: Niger (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description
Coordinate the activities of the out-grower scheme of the state and report daily activities to the National Coordinator
Identify and Collate data for all the out-growers for Rice farmers in the state.
Providing Agricultural Extension Services related to Crop Protection, Good Agricultural Practices in coordination with other agencies
Undertake frequent travel across the state to visit farmers registered with the out-grower scheme and increase Olam Agri’s visibility with the farmers.
Coordinate crop evaluation trials within the state for adoption by the farmers
Organise and conduct training for extension agents and farmers across locations within the state in conjunction with the consultants.
Developing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with farmers to facilitate smooth produce collection and encourage ongoing participation in the program.
Able to create links between the farmers and input providers within and outside the state.
Ensuring that farmers understand and adhere to the quality standards and quantity specifications set by the company.
Provide support to the company procurement team for smooth off-taker of the products from the out-grower.
Requirements
The candidate must have B.Sc. or HND in Crop Production, Agronomy, Agric. Econ, Agric Extension, or related fields.
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
The candidate must have 5 -10 years of field experience in farming operations, Our-Grower program, or extension activities.
Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of sustainable smallholder out-grower schemes in Nigeria.
Must be computer literate
Ability to speak local languages within the middle belt region will be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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