Cassava Supervisor
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Cassava Supervisor
Location: Ekiti State, Nigeria
Reports to: Head, Cassava Farm / MD–CEO
Direct Reports: Block Farmers
Salary: #150,000
Role Summary
We are seeking a practical, hands-on Cassava Supervisor to manage day-to-day farm operations and supervise block farmers. The role focuses on delivering quality yield, cost efficiency, safety compliance, and effective people management across cassava farm operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate all farm activities: land preparation, planting, spraying, weeding, harvesting, and stem cutting.
- Plan weekly and monthly farm programs with the Head of Cassava Farm and Agronomist.
- Supervise workers and block farmers, enforcing Good Agronomic Practices (GAP).
- Assign tasks related to soil tilling, fertilization, irrigation, and machinery use.
- Coordinate harvesting and ensure produce meets required quality and quantity standards.
- Train and retrain staff, block farmers, and community farmers.
- Liaise with host communities and farmers' cooperatives.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- School Leaving Certificate, ND/HND, or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant farming experience.
- Strong knowledge of crop and soil science.
- Good supervisory and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Detail-oriented and safety-conscious.
This role is for someone who leads from the field, not from the shade.
If you believe farming rewards discipline, structure, and consistency, we'd like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₦150,000.00 per month
