LOCATION: Nasarawa, Nigeria
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation: Contributing to the structuring of internal processes and the recruitment of farmers
- Design and implement training programs based on key accounts and farmers’ needs
- Contribute to enhance the existing value proposition for farmers, agribusinesses and stakeholders
Recruitment: Prospecting key accounts agribusinesses and medium-scale organizations & farmers
- Prospect key accounts and medium-scale organizations, farmers in the targeted zone
- Conduct on-site visits to pitch the value proposition
- Coordinate with legal specialist during the contractual phase
On-boarding: Integrating key accounts from the contract to the launch
- Prepare the on-boarding process for key account organizations (materials, communication elements, practices, etc.)
- Welcome key accounts and provide all necessary information during training programs (organizing practice demonstrations, etc.)
- Supervise data collection from key account organizations (field mapping, practices, etc.)
- Support the implementation of practices before and during the planting season
Post-launch: Providing continuous support to key accounts
- Assist key accounts by offering solutions and technical advice as needed during weekly or biweekly contacts
- Increase carbon credit production with key account organizations by developing practice change plans and prescriptions, and supporting the implementation of additional practice changes if necessary
Management: Supporting and managing local team
- Support local team and provide solutions to challenges (technical, issues faced in the field with farmers, etc.)
- Ensure implementation of the project objectives and results expected in the targeted zone
Certification: Contributing to ensure certification standards
- Manage audit processes with audit specialists
- Coordinate with certified laboratories (data collection, soil analysis, recommendations, etc.)
- Report to Lead Agronomist
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Agronomist degree with a focus on Agriculture
- 6+ years in Agribusiness with 3+ years’ experience in implementation of regenerative practices
- Proven experience in successfully converting farmers to regenerative agricultural practices and in management
- In-depth knowledge of the Nigerian agricultural landscape, main crops and regenerative practices applied
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- What is your gender?
- How much do you currently earn?
- How soon are you able to resume?
- Where do you stay?