Town Planner at Agbeyewa Farms Full Time

Agbeyewa Farms is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Town Planner. interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Ado-Ikare Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti (with approximately 25% travel within Nigeria and internationally)
Job type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a forward-thinking Town planner to develop plans that plot out the best use of land and geographic resources and responsible for planning resource-efficient urban infrastructures that will be long-lasting and sustainable.
• To be successful on this role you must be able to study a land layout and understand use of land through surveys, field investigations, and other research methods.

Responsibilities

• Take part in community surveys and draft out reports on the survey
• Evaluate the status of the business in relation with the environment in which it operates.
• Partake in surveys to determine which area or site is good for construction of building or which is viable for farming or residence.
• Drop up proposals and review plans for construction projects.
• Communicate with the necessary regulatory bodies regarding the status of the environment and stay updated on trends in the profession.
• Keep up to date with legislation regarding land use.
• Negotiate with developers and other professionals, such as surveyors and architects.
• Assess planning applications and monitor outcomes as necessary.
• Research and design planning policies to guide development.
• Research and analyze data to help inform strategic developments.
• Compile and prepare reports and make recommendations on regulations and schedule available resources to meet planning targets.

Requirements

• B.Sc or HND in Urban and Regional Planning or any other related discipline.
• 5-7 years’ experience in reputable organizations.
• Flexibility and innovativeness to respond to changes and come up with brilliant solutions
• Proven report-writing skills, communication skill and organizational skills for liaising with colleagues, developers, architects, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Membership of the NITP – National Institute of Town Planners
• Proficiency with AutoCad and GIS and the use of Microsoft office tools
• Creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills to come up with imaginative solutions to planning problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good team player.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 – day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.