Director, University Farm at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi was established in 1980 as the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Bauchi, located in the North Eastern part of Nigeria with Dr. Jerome Udoji and Professor A. O. Adekola as the pioneer Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor respectively, while Alh. Adamu Aliyu was the first Registrar of the University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, University Farm

Location: Bauchi

Job Description

• The Director of University Farm is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the university's farm, ensuring the structure, including leadership and direction, is conducive to the effective management of farm operations, and promoting agricultural research, teaching, extension services, and agribusiness entrepreneurship. 
• The successful candidate will oversee the management of the university farm facilities, including crop and livestock production, and ensure the farm's contribution to the university's revenue generation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the university farm.
• Oversee the management of farm operations, including crop and livestock production.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for farm management.
• Promote agricultural research, teaching, and extension services.
• Initiate innovative approaches to establishing agribusiness ventures.
• Collaborate with academic departments to integrate farm operations with teaching and research.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of farm staff.
• Manage the budget and resources of the university farm.

Requirements

• A minimum of a second-class lower honors degree in Agriculture with a specialization in General Agriculture, Animal or Crop Science, Agricultural Economics/Extension, or a related field, plus NYSC or evidence of exemption.
• Evidence of current registration with a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in agricultural management, with at least 3 years in a senior management position.
• Proven experience in managing farm operations, including crop and livestock production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• ICT proficiency.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be appointed for a single term of four (4) years and entitled to the benefits and allowances approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council, as the case may be.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their Word-processed Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of their credentials highlighting the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present postal Address/GSM Numbers/E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable
• List of Publications where applicable
• Honours/Distinctions
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials should be sealed and marked with the position applied for at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, addressed and sent through courier, to:
The Registrar,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
P.M.B. 0248 Gubi campus,
Ningi-Kano Road,
Bauchi State.

Note

• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, directly to the same address above.
• The Referees should also be informed to indicate the position applied for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information provided by candidates.