Extension Officer (Soba, Kauru, Zaria) at Benjy Integrated Resources Limited

Benjy Integrated Resources limited, We are a dynamic and innovative agricultural company dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Our focus is on providing high-quality inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals while offering training on modern farming techniques to improve productivity.

We also support farmers by purchasing their harvests at premium market prices, ensuring fair value for their hard work. Our commitment extends to creating value-added products such as Vitamin A-enriched maize flour, providing nutritional benefits to communities. As part of our mission, we aim to drive growth and development in rural areas by focusing on empowering women and youth, fostering financial inclusion, and improving livelihoods. With a strong emphasis on efficiency, transparency, and innovation, we are building a robust supply chain that connects farmers to global markets. If you are passionate about agriculture, community development, and making a difference, we offer an exciting and rewarding environment to grow your career.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Extension Officer - Soba, Kauru, Zaria

Location: Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Extension Officer will serve as the company’s representative within the assigned community, building relationships with farmers and ensuring the smooth implementation of the company’s agricultural programs. The role involves farmer registration, field mapping, input distribution, farm supervision, and grain recovery at harvest.

Responsibilities

• Introduce the company and its programs to farmers within the community.
• Identify, register, and map the fields of reliable and honest farmers.
• Distribute agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, chemicals) to registered farmers.
• Supervise farms to monitor progress and ensure adherence to farming practices.
• Provide regular updates and feedback on farm progress to the company.
• Ensure the collection of the agreed quantity of grain bags from farmers at harvest without issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, ensuring trust and transparency.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Familiarity with agricultural practices and farmer engagement.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum of an OND / HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of experience in fieldwork, agricultural extension services, or similar roles.

Other Requirements:

• Must reside within the assigned community.
• Ownership of a personal motorbike is mandatory (the company will not provide one for now).
• Ability to travel within the community for fieldwork.
• Passion for empowering farmers and improving livelihoods.

Remuneration

• Competitive monthly salary.
• Weekly fuel allowance for personal motorbike usage.
• Bonus on 95% Recovery from Framers at harvest

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: For inquiries, call 07088198422 for further information.