Seeds Production Officers Needed at Value Seeds Limited

Value Seeds Limited is a top-notch agricultural seeds Company founded in 2009. We specialise in the production of seeds of Rice, Maize, Cowpea, Sorghum, Millet, Soybeans and Vegetable Seeds

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Seeds Production Officer

Location: Head Office, Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Seeds Production Manager

Job Summary

• The Seed Production Officer will oversee the strategy and planning for seed production. He/ She will help growers with equipment operations relating to seed and planting.
• The preferred candidate is expected to be very focused on quality levels and is expected to spend time splits between fields, office and warehouse, working in a variety of different weather conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production Manager and R&D Team to plan and organise production schedule from planting to harvesting, including pest and disease control, irrigation, fertilization, and post-harvest handling
• Oversee open-field production for maize, rice, sorghum and vegetables
• Ensure adherence to best agronomic practices to achieve the yield targets for each crop
• Monitor and ensure quality control standards for basic seeds are met
• Manage daily operations on the entire farm area, overseeing crop production and farm infrastructure maintenance
• Develop and implement a work schedule, assigning tasks to farm workers including other supervisors and supervising their activities to optimize productivity
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, crop health, and production outputs
• Ensure that yield targets are met within the designated crop cycle
• Monitor crop growth and apply timely interventions to prevent yield reduction or quality deterioration
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• B.Sc./ HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field
• At least 2 years working experience in similar role
• Proven experience in farm management especially in any of maize, rice, sorghum or vegetable production

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Farm production planning and execution
• Data management and analysis
• Optimal resource allocation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with valid Driver’s License with a willingness to travel extensively
• Adaptability and resilience to work in diverse and challenging environments
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Time splits between fields, office and warehouse, working in a variety of different weather conditions
• Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers and farm workers

Salary

• Attractive

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online