Agronomist at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist

Location: Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Purpose

• To manage and oversee the business seed production process and establish demonstration plots through strategic planning, coordinating, and supervise harvesting with out-growers, in achieving the business annual targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plan seed production schedules in accordance with seed production targets indicated by management for the year.
• Supervise and participate in planting, rogueing, detasseling, and harvesting as well as provide technical support on recommended agricultural practices.
• Monitor and ensure quality control standards for production of breeder, foundation and certified seeds.
• Keep detailed records of seed production inputs, farm management practices, outputs and stock delivery.
• Establish demonstration plots in strategic locations to increase seed adoption.
• Coordinate screening and selection of out-growers for seasonal seed production activities.
• Coordinate seed logistics activities to ensure accurate records and movement of seeds.
• Negotiate, sign and manage contracts with contract growers and processors involved in the seed production value chain.

Qualification

• HND or BSc. in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural economics or related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience.
• Experiences in market intelligence will be an added advantage.

The Person Must:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Pay high attention to details.
• In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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