Contract Agricultural Officer at Helen Keller International Full Time

Helen Keller International – Established in 1915, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged persons.

We are looking for highly competent, experienced, motivated, and results-oriented individuals to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Contract Agricultural Officer

Location: Lagos
Contract Duration: Up-until December 2021

Job Description

• The Contract Agriculture Officer will support the Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Specialist to implement the agronomy component of the healthy lifestyle program involving nutrition education, garden-based production of nutrient-rich crops, and active play in targeted primary schools in Ikeja, Lagos State.

Essential Functions

• Work with Mondelēz volunteers and the nutrition focal points for each school to provide supportive supervision to observe and support teachers as they carry out their lesson plans.
• Identify inputs to be provided by Helen Keller to promote school and home gardens. Develop and oversee a training plan that covers soil preparation and planting techniques; appropriate use of fertilizer with organic matter (compost); water-harvesting techniques; garden maintenance; and processing and conservation of garden produce.
• Given the peri-urban context, build the capacity of teachers, parents and community members on how to grow plants in small spaces using a smart farming approach (i.e. planting in recycled containers etc)
• Engage with the LGA Agricultural Extension team to sensitize, advocate for and promote growing of healthy nutritious foods in schools and homes.
• Implement a strategy to create awareness in schools and communities the importance of gardening for diet diversity and nutrition security.
• Work closely with community volunteers (project champions) on the house to house monitoring of home gardens in project’s focal communities.
• Promote engagement of Mondelez volunteers in cultivation of nutrient rich crops.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension or related discipline with a minimum of five years’ experience in agronomical practices
• Prior experience with farming and growing foods in small spaces
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent coordination, organization and problem-solving skills

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send comprehensive Resume with a Cover Letter as ONE MS Word document to: [email protected] using the position title as the subject of the email.

Note

• You will receive an auto response confirming your application.
• Note that applications will not be accepted after Closing Date above.
• There is no relocation allowance available for this position.