Technical Field Specialist - Poultry Operations at Farmcrowdy Limited - Nationwide

Posted on Thu 04th Oct, 2018 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (2 comments)

Farmcrowdy is Nigeria’s 1st digital agriculture platform that connects sponsors with real farmers. Our platform affords Nigerians the opportunity to sponsor our Farmers by providing them with improved resources to enable them produce high-quality farm produce and feed the growing population.

Farmcrowdy’s mandate it to empower our indigenous farmers and provide a sustainable way of engaging people in Agriculture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Field Specialist - Poultry Operations

Location: Nationwide

The Role

We require the services of Technical Field Specialist for our Poultry Operations.
The Technical Field Specialist, Poultry operations is responsible for coordinating all Field Operations as pertaining to poultry operations and will play a key role in planning, organizing and implementing the Production & Commercialization plans for all Poultry Farms Projects.
The TFS Poultry must have technical expertise in livestock management and must have proven track record in Poultry Management.
The role requires a reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, self-motivated professional who is always prepared to be a “hands on” practical farm manager when required.
The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for managing a combined team of Farm Managers, Farm Extension workers & Farmers.

Key Responsibilities

Pen-house stocking: Definition and oversight of SOPs for pen house preparation and stocking; adaptation of stocking densities if necessary; preparation of stocking calendar in consultation with Company's DOC hatcheries and poultry processing / sales forecast
Pen-house management: Operational oversight of all pen houses (co-managed by Farmcrowdy) regarding preparation and maintenance, feeding, veterinary operations, insurance, growth and harvesting; overall responsibility for Poultry operations for Farmcrowdy.
Feed Management: Advise and Ensure the right formulated feed in order to achieve the targeted weight of the birds.
Project management: Oversight of business expansion of the poultry production through identification of acquisition of off-takers and farmers.
Production planning: Preparation of production plans; planned poultry production and sales forecast; assurance of availability poultry product.
Production oversight: Operational oversight of facilities (Poultry Pens) belonging to Farmcrowdy’s Farmers; regarding preparation and maintenance, organization of processes, manpower, quality assurance etc.
Product development: Assurance of continuous product improvement and product development drive by establishing best management practices
Pricing: Continuous review of market prices for all our poultry products, poultry farm input and review of own product costing

Requirements/Competencies
Ideal candidates for this role should have:

Master's degree with specialization in any Agric related field. Animal Science, Animal Production and livestock management
At least 3-5 years hands-on experience in agricultural processes and farms operations with focus on Production Management and Commercialization.
Must be able to provide evidence on a previous farm project (s) with reference from the farm’s management about a successful out-come
Research work in any of the Poultry, Livestock and Small Ruminants mentioned below; Must have the practical evidence-based results from research project(s)executed
Must have working knowledge other livestock
Willingness to Travel to different locations when required.

Skills Required:

Organisational and time management skills;
Ability to work under pressure
Supervisory skills and Management ability
Numerical aptitude;
Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
Effective leader and team-player receptive to feedback and willing to learn new things and share knowledge and skills; embracing continuous improvement
Negotiating skills
Language proficiency (English & other Indigenous Languages)

Professional Affiliations:

Must demonstrate ownership of an Agric Support Network
Must belong to a Professional Body (Group) that is related/affiliated to Agriculture
Must have access to Federal (State) Ministries and or Parastatals which are responsible for Agriculture (Products, Equipment and otherwise)

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV's to: [email protected] The subject title of the application should include the role being applied for with their area of expertise. e.g. ‘Application for TFS - Poultry Operations’.

Note

You may also include a link to your linked.in profile in the application
Farmcrowdy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

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Comments (2)

No. 1

Posted on Fri 12th Oct, 2018 06:57:23 GMT by Adegbenro Lukman

I graduated 1997 with B.Agic from Funaab but yet to complete my research for my masters.I have 20years livestock experience in Poultry that covers, both local and exotic turkey and duck rearing, broiler production, layers,cockerels including slaughtering, dressing,packaging,cold storage and supply and marketingI was the Lagos sales coordinator supply of dressed chicken,turkey and pork that covers shoprite, Eko hotel,Sheraton and other outlets around Lagos.
Aside,the above, I am an expert in pig breeding.My experience also covers slaughtering, processing,cold storage and supply.
I do consults for farms on farm establishment,feed formulations,medications and vaccinations.
Mt request are:
I am ready to work for this laudable organization if possible or in the alternative
How can I get sponsor that can complement my experience to achieve greatness in this field because the experience is there but No finance.
Best Regards

No. 2

Posted on Fri 12th Oct, 2018 06:58:06 GMT by Adegbenro Lukman

I graduated 1997 with B.Agic from Funaab but yet to complete my research for my masters.I have 20years livestock experience in Poultry that covers, both local and exotic turkey and duck rearing, broiler production, layers,cockerels including slaughtering, dressing,packaging,cold storage and supply and marketingI was the Lagos sales coordinator supply of dressed chicken,turkey and pork that covers shoprite, Eko hotel,Sheraton and other outlets around Lagos.
Aside,the above, I am an expert in pig breeding.My experience also covers slaughtering, processing,cold storage and supply.
I do consults for farms on farm establishment,feed formulations,medications and vaccinations.
Mt request are:
I am ready to work for this laudable organization if possible or in the alternative
How can I get sponsor that can complement my experience to achieve greatness in this field because the experience is there but No finance.
Best Regards

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