Job Description

1. Mobilize farmer groups to get into & increase Soybean production
   1. Develop a package of best agronomic practices for Soybean cropping and advise/ train the growers to adopt the same to ensure increased yield & productivity
   2. Conducting detailed cost of production studies and find avenues for increasing farmer profitability
   3. Monitoring of weather & other developments to update production estimates and assess the impact of various scenarios on yields
   4. Input distribution and credit accounting, if needed
2. Build and sustain a reliable Soybean out-grower base in the catchment areas (Kwara & Niger) and ensure a sustainable supply of high-quality produce for IFP’s Soy crush facility
   1. Quality seed production through out-growers for the participating farmers
   2. Build an operational team to run the farming out-grower program – Scheduling operations as well as resources and monitor the activities in the field to achieve production and buyback targets
3. Acquire funding for the Soybean agri-extension through multi-lateral agencies and stake holder management (International donor organisations/ Developmental agencies, social/ community organisations, Nigerian governmental agencies & Statutory bodies and internal departments)

Key Deliverables

1. Improved productivity and increased production volumes for farmers
2. Management of out-grower program and volume of buyback from the farmers
3. Donor funding from Global developmental agencies/ NGOs and through domestic schemes in Nigeria to sponsor farmer programs

Requirements

1. Must have expertise in Soybean cropping and 7 10 years of experience in managing farmer / out-grower / contract farming and agricultural extension services
2. Proven experience in obtaining donor funding from NGOs and multi-lateral agencies
3. Understanding of seed production, crop management and buyback of produce
4. Knowledge on agro-climate, soil fertility, disease & pest control
5. Master’s degree in agriculture