About the Program

ECEWS aims to contribute to food security among smallholder farming communities by piloting its program in Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom State by:

• Enhancing efficiency and quality in the food value chain through an integrated agriculture aggregation center system.
• Building farmer capacity through education, training, and certification that will equip farmers with the standards and tools to produce high-quality food crops that command high prices, leading to increased earnings; and
• Creating an inclusive agricultural system that effectively and sustainably engages and generates economic and employment opportunities for women and youth across the state.

Location

Abak, Akwa Ibom State

Job Description

• Experience in farming of Tomatoes, Peppers and other seedlings
• Any other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Minimum qualification of an SSCE or its equivalent.
• Experience in farming.
• Understanding of Nursery planting and seed sowing, irrigation, intercultural operations, fertilizer/chemical application and harvesting.
• Ability to communicate in English Language and Local dialect (Ibibio, Annang)