Agronomist (Oil Palm)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilties

• Ensure compliance with sustainability standards by implementing sustainable agricultural practices, including conservation, biodiversity, and soil management.
• Oversee the management of the oil palm plantation, including land preparation, planting, and maintenance to optimize land use and maximize yields.
• Manage the irrigation system to ensure adequate water supply while implementing water conservation measures to minimize waste.
• Manage and coordinate daily operations to ensure efficiency in land management, planting, cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Ensure compliance with quality control measures and food safety standards.
• Report on daily programs, weekly output, and monthly performance in line with company requirements.
• Manage the farm division’s budget, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are allocated effectively.
• Implement best agricultural practices, including planting, pruning, fertilizing, and pest management.
• Monitor and control costs, identifying areas for cost reduction and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage farm operations from planting to harvesting, ensuring optimal yields and quality.
• Develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to control pests and diseases.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and productivity within the team.
• Implement measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental damage, fostering a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Lead and manage a team of farm managers, supervisors, and labourers by providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 - 8 years of experience in oil palm plantation management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or related fields

Management Experience:

• Certified Management Professional.
• Certified Agricultural Technician (CAT).
• At least 2 years in a management role in a farm or plantation setting. Professional Certificate:
• Certified Environmental Professional.
• Certified Professional Agronomy (CPAG).
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA).