Agro News Nigeria (Agro News & Investments Nig Ltd) is an Agricultural Extension, Agrobusiness investment promotion and information dissemination company.

Agro News & Investments Nig Ltd is the publisher of Nigeria’s no 1 digital agriculture platform; Agro News Nigeria; www.agronewsng.com

We are currently seeking young and recent Agric graduates that are passionate about Agriculture in Nigeria, driven, vibrant and research oriented to work in volunteerism and full time capacity in our organization.

JOB TITLE; Crop Scientist / Agric Extension Officers

JOB LOCATIONS: Abuja, Jigawa, Benue, Taraba & Enugu.

JOB TYPE; Volunteerism & Full Time

REFERENCE; Agn/agextn/12/17

Available Positions; 6

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION; Bsc Crop Science, Bsc Agric/ Bsc Agric Extension, HND/OND Agric / Bsc/Eng. Soil science

EXPERIENCE;
1 – 2 Years Experience in field Agric extension work (Recently completed NYSC or still serving(in Jigawa, Taraba & Benue) can apply)


Summary of Role;

The hired persons would be responsible for our regional farmer’s education and sensitization programmes.
Supervise our planting and farming activities
Develop content for best agronomy and crop practices for specific crops
Develop content for our farmers’ education and outreach series.
Work with the strategy unit in developing key contents for our Agric policy advocacy initiatives.
Involved in developing strategy for our farmers’ Empower programmes.
Work as Agric extension officers to achieve effective yield for farmers in our cooperative group.
Work with farmers in our network to achieve optimum yield.

COMPETENCE;

Strong passion for Agric Extension work
Proven passion for Agriculture
Excellent Research ability
Excellent Communication skills
Strong IT / Computer skills

REMUNERATION;

Volunteer & Full Time (where appropriate) packages.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply; send cover letter and CV to; agronewsnigeria@gmail.com

Deadline; 17th January, 2018.

Shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Note: Only candidates with a proven passion for agriculture and proven research capability are advised to apply.

Further Reading; http://agronewsng.com/job-vacancy-crop-scientist-agric-extension-field-officers/

For the enquiries so far. Yes HND holders can apply. HND is a very valid qualification

agronewsng:
For the enquiries so far. Yes HND holders can apply. HND is a very valid qualification

But can HND in agricultural engineering apply?
And hope no age discrimination this time. I need an urgent reply please.

kayteajay111:

But can HND in agricultural engineering apply?
And hope no age discrimination this time. I need an urgent reply please.

Sir, Kindly follow the guideline as stated in the advertisement. Yes, HND Agric Engineering can apply.

@Agronewsng Please to whom do we address the letter to? Thanks as I await your response

I'm also in need of address to forward the COVER LETTER to. pls, kindly give out the address details to reckon with.

Anowax:
@Agronewsng Please to whom do we address the letter to?
Thanks as I await your response

HR Manager

agronewsng:


HR Manager

pls be straightforward, HR Manager of which organization? or federal ministry of agriculture. And even it's location e.g abuja or kano.