Agricultural Expert

7 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Givanas Group Full time ₦150,000 - ₦300,000 per year

Job Title: Agricultural Expert (Cocoa, Shea, Cashew & Sesame)

Reports To: Operations Manager / Project Lead

Duration: Short-term Engagement (2–3 Months)

Location: Nigeria (with field travel across key agricultural regions)

Job Summary

The Agricultural Expert will provide technical expertise and field-based insights across key crop areas — Cocoa, Shea, Cashew, and Sesame. The role involves conducting feasibility assessments, field studies, and data collection to support project planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong, hands-on agricultural knowledge across multiple value chains, including crop management, harvesting practices, and production scalability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct and oversee field studies, surveys, and data collection for Cocoa, Shea, Cashew, and Sesame crops.

  1. Assess agricultural feasibility, including plantation management, cultivation practices, and yield potential.

  2. Provide expert input to the feasibility study team, ensuring technical accuracy in agricultural data and assumptions.

  3. Support in designing and completing agricultural questionnaires and project documentation.

  4. Evaluate the technical feasibility and scalability of operations from seed to market.

  5. Provide recommendations on best agronomic practices for each crop, ensuring sustainability and quality standards.Liaise with field operators, farmers, and local partners to gather real-time data and insights.

  6. Prepare and submit concise field reports and technical recommendations to management.

Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.

  2. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in multi-crop agricultural projects, including exposure to value chain development.

  3. Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following: Cocoa, Shea Butter, Cashew, or Sesame Seed Oil production.

  4. Strong understanding of cultivation, harvesting, processing, and sustainability practices.

  5. Proven ability to conduct field assessments, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations.

  6. Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Core Skills

  1. Multi-crop agricultural production expertise

  2. Field data collection and analysis

  3. Feasibility and value-chain assessment

4.Technical report writing

  1. Farmer and stakeholder engagement

Interested and qualified? Apply via:

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 2-3 months

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