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: Farm Manager

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

Job Brief

• We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced Farm Manager to join our capable team of professionals.
• The Farm Manager will be able to maintain a professional networks and keep abreast of development in agricultural sciences to help Agbeyewa improve yields and deal with setbacks

Job Description

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Prepare plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand expectations.
• Ensure farm supervisors and officers are delivering on their task as appropriate.
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops and also perform tests on soil.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizer, pesticide and other supplies are regularly stocked.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with recruiting and training of new staff members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal science or a similar field.
• 5-8 years’ experience in Farming-related field
• Additional course in business management or Administration is recommended
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• This role is in Ekiti state, you must be either residential or willing to relocate to Ekiti

Remuneration

• 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.