Job Title: Trainer, Crop Production and Agroforestry
Location: Abuja (FCT)
About The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria):
The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a charitable company dedicated to the training of farmers in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and rational use of natural resources.
The Foundation has been running agricultural training for youths and farmers since 1987 and currently has six schools in different agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. The schools located in the FCT, Osun, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe states are co-financed by Leventis Foundation and the respective State Governments. All the schools offer training to young people (male and female) desirous of making a good career in farming. The comprehensive one-year training exposes the participants to several areas of agriculture and other farm businesses.
Job Description
As a Trainer in Crop Production & Agroforestry, you will be responsible for:
- Teaching and training students/trainees in both theoretical and practical aspects of crop production and agroforestry.
- Implementing Leventis Foundation’s training strategies in crop production and agroforestry.
- Participating in the curriculum review and development of the Crop Production & Agroforestry department.
- Overseeing day-to-day operations of the school’s crop farm.
- Supervising the annual program of work in the department.
- Contributing to workshops, short courses, symposia, and seminars related to crop production and agroforestry.
- Providing input in planning, designing, and supervising the execution of departmental projects.
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual departmental reports.
Requirements
- Master’s (M.Sc.) Degree in Agronomy, Crop Production, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in Crop Production and agroforestry.
- Proven practical knowledge and skills in crop production and agroforestry.
- Hands-on experience in relevant areas.
Additional Requirements:
- Computer literacy is a must.
- Ability to speak the local language where the schools are located is an added advantage.
