DESAM Farms Vacancies for Farm Managers in Akwa Ibom


DESAM Farms, is looking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the position below: Job Title: Farm Manager Location: Akwa Ibom Job Description

  • Assuring quality control of farm activities, including supporting fielded teams, reviewing work deliverables, and providing value-added feedback.
  • Conduct research and carry out development of various farm activities
  • Management of the farm budgets and activity resources
  • Continuous monitoring and analysis of the local and regional value chain to ensure optimal planning and optimal output
  • Establish linkages with private sector service providers and buyers and negotiation of market supply contracts and MOUs with private sector partners
  • Design a strategy to strengthen linkages between civil society organizations, government representatives, and the farm
  • Preparing financial reports
  • Maintain positive relationships with partners, key stakeholders, and clients
  • Supervision and management of junior staff/project officers and interns
  • Maintaining and updating the marketing/company database to keep farmers, consumers and buyers informed of the prevailing market prices of the various agro-industrial products and commodities
  • Responsible for the day to day running of the farm
Qualification and Requirements
  • A minimum of a first degree in Agriculture related area.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or some Financial knowledge would be a plus
  • Demonstrated experience in project management
  • Demonstrated experience in creating and administering budgets
  • Experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Knowledge of regulations and contract administration
  • Technical skills and experience in the areas of agriculture and agribusiness. An Agriculture background is highly desired
  • At least 8 years project development work experience, of which at least 5 years were spent working in the agricultural sector.
  • The ability to speak any of the local dialects in Akwa-Ibom State will be a plus.
Benefits/Salary
  • Market Competitive Salary
  • Part of worker equity ownership arrangement.
  • Accommodation provided on site.
  • Access to Vehicle.
How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and accompanying cover letter to: [email protected] Application Deadline: 19th May, 2017.