Cassava Agronomist at IBFCAlliance Limited Full Time

IBFCAlliance Limited – Between 1992 and 1999, the business known as IBFCAgusto Training Limited, was carried out in the training divisions of two companies. In 1999, it became a joint venture training business, and was later incorporated into a limited liability company (IBFCAgusto Training Limited) in 2001. Effective 1st of July 2014, consequent upon a business restructuring exercise, IBFCAgusto Training Ltd and Alliance Consulting (one of its owner firms) combined their businesses to form IBFCAlliance Limited. Over the years, the company has provided bespoke training courses and seminars in the Nigerian market and beyond.

We are in search for young, experienced and passionate individuals to join our team in the underlisted position:

Job Title: Cassava Agronomist

Location: Ekiti

Job Description Summary

• This position will be the research and development functional unit of the farm responsible for generating new, usable, and applicable information for maximising cassava yields.
• The Cassava Agronomist shall be actively involved at all stages of cassava production starting from planting to harvesting.
• The aim will be to increase the yield per hectare to optimum through the application of the basic principles of agronomic management
• Deliver scientific write ups as set out in the cassava road map.

Responsibilities Include:

• Farm Operations
• Outgrower Scheme Management
• Quality Management System
• Health, Safety and Environment
• Talent Management and Leadership
• Community Relations

Qualification and Work Experience

• A Degree in Agricultural Science. Additional courses in Business Management or Administration will be an advantage
• At least 5-8 years farming experience in an agricultural set up

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Willingness to live and work in a remote area essential.