LATESTVACANCY, SARO AFRICA, WEDNESDAY 3, AUGUST 2011

VACANCY FOR VALUE CHAIN MANAGERS
Can you create value from farm to food shelve?
You are needed if you possess a passion for improving farmers income, a deep familiarity with Nigeria’s agricultural system and extensive knowledge of agricultural marketing. You would likewise possess the entrepreneurial ability to visualize transformations, to mobilize stakeholders across the agribusiness value chain, to be innovative and to drive practical change on the ground.
RESPONSIBILITY:

As a value chain manager your responsibilities, while working across Saro’s business units, will include:
Working with key stakeholders along the value chain including cooperatives, farmers unions, traders, wholesalers and partner service providers to improve the entire value chain and environment for specific high value commodities
Providing training and ongoing support to stakeholders where appropriate. http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/
LOCATIONS:
The jobs are located in the West, East and North of Nigeria and successful candidates for each of these parts will be proficient in the major language of the location he or she would be posted to.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
Minimum of second class upper degree in any of the following fields: General Agriculture, Crop protection, Agronomy, Agric Economics and Agric Extension/Farm Management. Possession of higher degrees like MSC and or PhD in the above disciplines is compulsory.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 7 years working experience (post qualification), with a minimum of 2 years in a Leadership position in any of the following areas: Agric Research Institutes; Academic; Agric Extension Services; Farmers’ Organization; Crop Protection Industry; Seed Industry; Plantations, Donor Agencies, Farm Management etc.
OTHER REQUIREMENT:
Excellent communication skills in both English and any other Nigerian Languages
Good computer usage and presentation skills
Proven driving experience with a valid license and readiness to travel extensively on short notices
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your application and detailed CV to resume to: vcmcareer@saroafrica.org
within 2 weeks of this advert