Green Space Farms (GSF) was launched in 2016. We launched with venture capital funding and supervision. Put simply, our core objective is to practice Sustainable farming which makes us a good custodian of the Land and God’s given natural resources. We are also engaging the local community to be part of our success story by providing them with emp…

Farm Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Agronomist who can manage a 50 acres of Plantain / Banana Plantation around Epe (Ogun state).

Job Title:  Plantain Field Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position will be responsible for managing a new Plantain field, from strategic planning through to implementation; Geological surveys, layout of farm production process and providing professional advice to the management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate planting, irrigation, fertilizer application, harvesting, grading, and recordkeeping
• Manage suckers selection and transplanting, crop yield, and nutritional requirement through the life cycle of plants; and solve problems of the farm.
• Managing relationship between the farm and Technical consultants, field staff and suppliers.
• Train and provide orientation to farm attendants and casual labour.
• Work with Farm Accountant to ensure accurate budgeting proper documentation of Farm Expenses and
• Maintaining and monitoring the quality of crop yield
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

REQUIREMENT

Qualifications:   OND/ HND / B.Sc in relevant Field

Experience:             

• 4+ years of work experience, with at least 3 years of experience in Managing Plantain/ Banana Field
• Commercial farming management experience
• Experience in irrigation management
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good hands-on computer skills using (using Ms-Excel and Word)

Other Skills / competences: Agricultural Extension Services

Desired Skills / competences: Agricultural Extension Services

Availability: Immediate – 4 weeks

Remunerations:

Full Medical Cover (HMO)

Accident & Life Insurance

Harvest Target Bonus/ Incentive: N 500,000

Salary Range:  N 1,200,000 – N 2,500,000