Extension Field Agent needed at ReelFruit
Job title : Extension Field Agent jobs in Edo
Job Location : Edo
Deadline : March 27, 2023
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Duties / Responsibilities
To organize, conduct, and monitor all assessment activities on each farm, including the allocation of inputs as needed.
- To assist in collecting assessment data from both demonstration farms and farmer’s farms in the area of operations.
- Maintaining positive relationships with farmers to enhance ReelFruit positive reputation.
- To conduct and supervise the dissemination of information, skills and techniques to farmers based on the ReelFruit protocol.
- To demonstrate the right usage and application of agro-inputs on farms.
- To distribute and account for all inputs delivered to all farmers in your operational area
- To improve the long-term performance of farmers’ farms by increasing their capacity to adopt and apply better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs, and procedures.
- To encourage farmers to adopt better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs and processes to improve the long-term performance of their farms.
- To serve as eyes and ears of ReelFruit, raise red flags and troubleshoot in situations that will require such attention to preempt the occurrence and recurrence.
- To work with the project associate to ensure all necessary data have been collected appropriately
- To prepare farm reports on activities progress.
As the Agricultural / Field Agent, you’ll need to show:
- Strong communication, presentation and liaison, and interpersonal skills
- Tactfulness
- Keen interest and knowledge of farming especially in the Pineapples value chain
- Knowledge of, and experience in the application of good agricultural practices (GAP) relating to Pineapples of interest to ReelFruit
- Ability to integrate and work within rural areas and farming communities
- Ready to visit farmers within your operational area in Edo State
- An open, flexible and innovative working style
- Ability to take initiative and work without constant supervision
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English and the local language
- Willingness to ride a motorbike
Educational Qualifications
- A Bachelors Degree or HND in Agricultural Extension and Crop Production or any related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Special skills or expertise in Pineapple with a proven crop yield history.
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