Ikore, meaning “harvest” in Yoruba language, is an international development organization, proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development.
Field Agronomist
Scope of Work
- Coordinate all activities directed at enhancing agricultural productivity in Ikore’s project implemented in Nasarawa state or Niger State.
- Provide good agronomic and support training courses for farmers in the Rice and Soy value chains, set up and manage demo plots of same crops.
- Coordinate/deliver field training to extension agents from government, private sector and project partners, with a focus on training-of-trainers and using a market systems methodology.
- Responsible for the development of extension and training materials, based on technical input from the agronomists and public and private partners,
- Work closely with the productivity team to ensure that that training feedback is incorporated into training material design.
- Coordinate the formulation. implementation and analysis of applied on-farm research activities, focusing on enhancement of agricultural productivity in an environmentally and financially sustainable way for scheme farmers in the targeted states.
Expertise and Qualifications
- B.Sc or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Seed Production or Entomology.
- Over 3 years practical relevant experience in either of the above discipline
- Ability to speak Hausa will be an advantage.
- In depth knowledge about the agronomic activities of specific crops will be an added advantage.
Method of Application
Applicants should send their CV’s with Cover Letter to: [email protected] with the job title as reference
More Information
- Job City Niger, Nassarawa