Rice Crop Out-Grower Lead at SuperTech Foods – 5 Openings
Job Description
SuperTech Foods is a trailblazer in the AgriTech industry, dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable farming practices. With a focus on innovation, our mission is to empower smallholder farmers with cutting-edge technology and financial solutions, ensuring food security and environmental sustainability.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Rice Crop Out-Grower Lead
Locations: Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, and Kaduna
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
- SuperTech Foods is on the lookout for a dedicated Rice Crop Out-grower Lead to spearhead our rice cultivation initiatives across multiple states, including Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, and Kaduna.
- This role is instrumental in managing and supporting our network of smallholder farmers to boost rice production, improve sustainability, and ensure the highest agronomic standards.
- The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of rice cultivation, a passion for agricultural development, and a commitment to empowering local farming communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage rice cultivation projects with smallholder farmers, ensuring best practices in agronomy are implemented to maximize yield and sustainability.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with smallholder farmers, providing ongoing support, training, and guidance on best practices in rice crop management.
- Coordinate with local and regional agricultural stakeholders to align efforts and maximize the impact of our rice cultivation projects.
- Monitor and assess crop health and development, implementing mitigation strategies as needed to address pests, diseases, or other agronomic challenges.
- Collect and analyze data on crop performance, providing insights and recommendations to improve future cultivation cycles.
- Support the implementation of sustainable farming practices, promoting environmental stewardship among our out-grower network.
- Facilitate the procurement and distribution of high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs to smallholder farmers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing smallholder farmers.
- In-depth knowledge of rice cultivation techniques, crop management practices, and sustainable agriculture principles.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects across diverse geographical locations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with farmers, team members, and agricultural stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making and improve agronomic practices.
- Candidates must be residents of Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, or Kaduna
Application Closing Date
7th April, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
