The SONGHAI Rivers Development Initiative is an integrated World Class farm; a centre for agribusiness enterprise training and transfer of skills to local farmers and a research centre focused on improving agricultural techniques and varieties. The initiative which is sited on 341 hectares of land is the largest of its kind in West Africa. It is a partnership between the SONGHAI Centre in porto Novo, Benin Republic and the Rivers State Government, which is developing the farm as the main hub of the State Agricultural Revolution. The 1st phase of the Centre will also include a Technology Park, an Industrial Area and a Production Facility. The Centre has openings for over 200 skill and semi-skilled agribusiness professionals and workmen. SAMUELSON has been engage by an Agency of the Rivers State Government to identify exceptional, hardworking, experienced and versatile individuals to fill the positions below. The Centre will offer a competitive remuneration package including exceptional career development opportunities.
(Human Capital Development/Training)
POST TITLE: Training Coordinators
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess B.sc or M.sc in Education, HRM, Development Management or relevant discipline,
- 7 years of proven track record in stimulating and sustaining a training strategy and maintaining a pipe of intended trainees.
POST TITLE: Training Officers
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants should possess BSc in Education, HRM, Development Management, Agriculture, Agricultural Education. Agriculture Economics or relevant discipline.
- 3 to 5 years hands-on experience in teaching vocational skills and in organising / managing training programmes.
POST TITLE: Assistants/Officers (Fabrication and Maintenance)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess OND/HND in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering of Farm Mechanization.
- Candidates with Trade Test/City & Guilds/NABTEB recognized certificate in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will be considered.
- 3 to 5 years of experience on a mechanized farm mechanization with licence to operate heavy farm equipment.
(AGRO-MECHANIZATION TEAM)
POST TITLE: Officer In-charge (Tractors, Farm Mechanization and Instrument Fabrication)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess HND in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering or Farm Mechanization
- 7 years with license to operate heavy farm equipment.
POST TITLE: Officer In-charge (Fabrication and Maintenance)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess HND in Agricultural/mechanical Engineering or Farm Mechanization
- 7 years with licence to operate heavy farm equipment.
(AGRO-PRODUCTION TEAM)
POST TITLE: Technical Officer (Post-Harvest Handling and Processing)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess HND or B.sc in Food Science and Processing
Experience
- Knowledge of instrumentation and quality standards in the Food sector in Nigeria. Experience in one or more of these areas would be an advantage. Dry fruits, palm oil, PKO, soya oil & cake, fruit juice, jam, pastry, diary products, cassava, rice, smoked fish, meat processing ; as well as handicraft.
POST TITLE: Technical Assistant/ Officer Fisheries/Aquaculture
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should have OND/HND or B.sc in Aquaculture or Fisheries,
- 3-5 years of practical experience.
POST TITLE: Technical Assistant (Post Harvest Handling/Processing)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should have OND in Food/Nutrition science, Food Processing or Industrial Chemistry,
- 3-5 years of practical experience.
POST TITLE: Technical Officer (Vegetable Production)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should possess OND/HND in Crop production,
- Should have 3 to 5 years practical experience with bias for horticulture and strong knowledge and appreciation of practical techniques in organic agriculture, including the preparation and use of compost.
POST TITLE: Technical Assistant/Officer (Livestock & Poultry Production)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess OND/HND in Animal Science/production,
- Strong knowledge of the management of small ruminants such as grass cutters, poultry, snails and livestock with 3 to 5 years hands-on experience in Poultry production and feed mill/biogas production, especially.
(PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM)
POST TITLE: Accounting
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess OND, HND or B.sc in Accounting , Finance or related degree. ACA will be an advantage,
- Should have 5 years experience in conducting financial and systems audits and liaising with External Auditors is required,
- Experience in IT Systems Audits and Audit/Technical Report writing are also required.
POST TITLE: Secretary
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must possess HND or B.sc in the humanities, Secretarial Studies, Development Management, Business Studies, HRM or related field,
- Should have 3 years minimum experience working in a leading organization. The ability to keep up with a fast-paced CEO must be demonstrated,
- Excellent organizational skills are required for the position, including ICT proficiency in MS Office Suite. Ability to speak and write in French will be an asset.
(AGRO-PRODUCTION TEAM)
POST TITLE: Technical Officer (Crop Production /Soil Management),
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess HND or B.sc in Crop/soil Science or production,
- 3 to 5 years, with demonstrable passion for the production of cereals, roots and tubers of relevance to the food systems and agro-ecology of Rivers State.
POST TITLE: Technical Assistant/Officer (Agro-Forestry/Landscaping)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess OND, HND or B.sc in Forestry,
- Should have 3-5 years practical experience in tree crops production including grafting techniques, landscape maintenance and lawn management.
(PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM)
POST TITLE: Maintenance Officer
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants should possess B.sc or MSc in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Farm Mechanization,
- Should have 5 years minimum experience in a mechanized farm plus registration with a recognized Nigerian Engineering body,
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, as well as a good understanding of farm facility management, fixed/movable machines will set the candidate apart.
POST TITLE: Procurement Officer
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must possess B.sc or HND and professional qualifications in purchasing and supply management,
- Should have 5 years minimum experience. Familiarity with the procurement processes of international development/ donor organizations will be an advantage,
- Candidates must have strong negotiation skills.
POST TITLE: Human Resources Officer
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should have B.sc or M.sc in Education, HMR, Development Management or relevant discipline,
- Should have 5 years minimum experience as Head of HRM in a large organization.
- Candidates must be conversant with labour laws, team oriented, and performance management systems. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills will be required.
POST TITLE: Accounts/Finance Head
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should possess HND or B.sc plus ACA or equivalent,
- 10 years experience with the ability to use accounting software packages and prepare management reports is a must,
- All candidates must have been head of an accounts department in a large organization, preferably a development institution, but must versatile in cost accounting.
POST TITLE: Communication Coordinator
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should have a good Bachelor degree and professional qualifications,
- 10 years post-qualification experience,
- Candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills.
POST TITLE: Farm Operation Coordinator
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant should have B.sc or M.sc in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Management or related discipline,
- Should have 10 years minimum experience with experience in research, strategic planning, business development and corporate strategy implementation,
- Candidates must have excellent presentation skills,
- Knowledge and experience in agriculture and the development sector will be a definite advantage.
METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Interested candidates, with the required experience, should send their applications with CVs and contact details (including day time telephone numbers and e -mail Address), on or before 28th July 2011 to: recruiting@samuelson.com.ng or P.O. Box 5924, Marina, Lagos
Attention: The Divisional Director
Samuelson Consulting Limited
Reference: Songhal Centre
CVs submitted should be presented in the order listed below:
- Full Name of Candidate with Surname in Capital Letters
- Postal/Contact Address
- E-mail Address
- Mobile Telephone Number
- Date of Birth
- State of Origin
- LGA
- Marital Status,
- Number of Children,
- Present Employment Status,
- Name of Current Employer,
- Address of Current Place of Employment,
- Current Salary,
- Names of Educational Institutions Attended / Dates / Qualifications Attained,
- Professional Qualifications Attained / Professional Body/Date Qualified,
- Earliest Date of Availability for Assumption of Duty, if Appointed,
- Other Non – Academic Interests,
- Other Relevant Information,
- Names / Profession or Occupation / Office Addresses / E-mail Addresses / Telephone Number of at least 2 Referees.
Candidate sending their CVs by e-mail must do so in MS Word format (No Scanned CVs or PDF, JPG or HTTP files please).
Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
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