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A mid-sized farm in Akio, Ogun State that will feed Lagos, ijebu-Ode, Abeokuta, Badagry, Ibadan, Ogbomosho, Akure, Ikorodu, Epe, Lekki, Victoria island and other contiguous cities, is in the works, it will produce, process and market efficiently and profitably agricultural produce for domestic and export markets,
This farm has world class aspirations and will strive for operational excellence, cost leadership high HSE standards, honesty and integrity,
To ensure that this mission is accomplished, only agro-business entrepreneurs desirous of improving the food value chain from farm to feast will be employed. We are seeking competent hands, only the best and the brightest, for immediate employment.

FARM MANAGER

Besides being an entrepreneur and a visionary, the right person for this job, must have
•    A minimum of 10 years combined experience working with livestock, crops, goat feediot and
agricultural marketing,
•    Sound mechanical ability
•    Experience managing staff
•    Competence with computers
•    Have management and leadership qualities and experience managing teams, with confidence,
firmness and flair.
You will need to have strong proven management experience in the sector, proven knowledge of irrigation operations, basic mechanical skills, be physically fit and hands on, be able to manage and motivate a small team and have a thorough knowledge of markets, chemicals and agricultural machinery. This position requires the successful applicant to be available seven days per week and be happy to work a wide variety of hours.

MARKETING SUPERVISOR

We need marketers who understand market forces, emerging trends and issues, Marketers who are ready to serve both the mile 12 undifferentiated mass market and the segregated supermarkets in ikoyi, Lekki and Victoria Island.
This is a first class opportunity for a candidate, ideaily with a solid marketing background or demonstrable marketing skills and interests, who is seeking to develop a marketing career, Relevant experience in the agricultural industry and/or an agricultural-related degree, Veterinary Medicine or HND would be beneficial. Applications from recent graduates/HNDs are welcome, but the ideal candidate will demonstrate thorough understanding of the grains and livestock market The ideal candidate will have good people skilis and confidence, will be efficient, organised and IT proficient.

Key responsibilities

•    determining and implementing the overall commodities/livestock sales and procurement
strategy.
•    Ability ta meet and surpass team objectives
•    playing a key role in the overall strategic direction of the company alongside the other senior
team members,

Person we are looking for:

•    Commercial, analytical, detailed. Can gather information from multiple sources and quickly
synthesise to determine the best way forward
•    Strong negotiator - able to make quick, well-informed decisions irt a fast paced environment
•    Strategic/Bigger Picture-focused, able to make daily decisions in the context of a medium and
longer term strategy
•    Strong team player, able to lead with a vision, develop and motivate teams

•    Good communication at all levels, able to influence,self-confident

LIVESTOCK FARM SUPERVISOR

Potential candidate should possess the highest standard in bird,Animal welfare and management, bio security and day to day organizational and leadership skill for the running of the farm.
A flexible working approach and self motivation, combined with a desire to exceed all standards and targets of a modem day piggery, goat feediot, or layer/broiler site are must have attributes,
•    oversees animal care, maintenance, breeding, or packing and transfer activities to ensure work
is done correctly, and to identify and solve problems.
•    assigns workers to tasks, such as feeding and treating animals, cleaning (quarters) pens,
kennels, transferring animals, and maintaining facilities
•    notifies veterinarian of serious illnesses or Injuries to animals
•    monitors eggs and adjusts incubator thermometer and gauges, to ascertain hatching progress and maintain specified conditions
•    treats animal illness or injury, following experience or instructions of veterinarian,
•    inseminates livestock artificially to produce desired offspring and to demonstrate techniques to
farmers.
•    prepares animal condition, production, feed consumption, and worker attendance reports.
•    plans and prepares work schedules.

FISH FARM SUPERVISOR

The Fish Farm Supervisor is responsible for the breeding and rearing of fish for the wholesale and retail trades and therefore managing fen habitats throughout the year, stock health and welfare
issues. maintenance of equipment and cages and selling on to the public and trade customers.

Key responsibilities

•    calculating the feeding regime, which is often done by automatic computer syste
•    monitoring the health of the fish and taking action to treat them when appropriate;
•    planning breeding programmes and growing schedules to obtain maximum efficiency;
•    ensuring the water supply is of a sufficient quality for the stock;
•    being adaptable to new technologies as they develop and learning practical skills;
•    pying dose attention to detail to avoid expensive fish losses in what can be a high risk
industry;
•    maintaining records of stocks.

BASIS and FACTS qualifications will be ideal but are not essential as training will be given to those with enthusiasm, self motivation and the determination to succeed in a technical but commercially competitive sector.

TECHNICAL & QUALITY SUPERVISOR

Interesting and varied role within a busy production and processing environment, working as part of the overall management team, you will assist with the implementation of robust procedures to ensure that all activities are executed at the highest standards and safety. You will maintain and update the quality management systems including policies, procedures and standards; and document all procedures relating to product safety and standards. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build good business relationships with internal and external suppliers, and producers. You will be responsible for ensuring that all suppliers conform to specification. You will help to promote a safe working environment and have a good knowledge of Health & Safety issues.

Requirements

• Relevant Food industry experience within a quality control, quality management or technical management role

• Sound knowledge of quality audits, relevant legislation, and food product technologies. Previous experience in food production or food retail industry.

• Commercial awareness and can-do attitude.

•  Degree or HND in Agriculture,Animal science food science or a related discipline helpful

•  Excellent communication skills

•  Desire to be part of a successful Nigerian agro-business which produces to very high standards

Qualified candidate should send resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it not latter than 14days from the date of this publication

A Livestock Farm has vacancies for the
following positions

1 Poultry Supervisor

2.Piggery Supervisor

3.Fishing Supervisor

4.Feed mill Supervisor

QUALIFICATION

B.Sc or HND in Animal Science
with 3-5 years working experience

All interested applicants should submit their

Application IN PERSON within 2 weeks to
Administrative Manager
No 18, Ajayi Road off Yaya Abatan Street,
ogba, Lagos State OR        
Email CV to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,
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FARM WOKKERS

• FARM MANAGERS: With 2 years experience. Qualification: B,Sc/HND

FEED MILL MANAGER - B Sc/HND

• SUPERVISORS: Minimum of OND with experience.

FARM ATTENDANT

In Poultry, Fishery, Piggery and Cash Crops.
Minimum of ONO/SSCE,
Free Accommodation is available in the Farm,

OFFICE WORKERS

• Marketing Executives

• Sales Representatives •Public Relation Officers

Minimum of HND/OND/SSCE
Interested persons should forward their application & CV's to:
Contact BAMA FARMS LTD.
14 shipeolu street, onipanu -Lagos Tel 01-8103853/08064852727
not later than 2 weeks from this publication

FARM VETERINARIAN/MANAGER

(Qualification:(DME)

FARM SUPERVISOR

(Qualification:HND, Animal Health Technofogy) in an established poultry farm on the outskirts of Lagos with on-farm experience in layer production.
Apply on-line to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with attached CV and other relevant documents on or before the 24th of September, 2010. Remuneration and conditions of service - very attractive

Our Company requires the following category of staffs to fill vacant position

AGRIC. OFFICER

Qualification

B.sc acquire with other relatives qualification experienced in Farm Palmplantation and Animal husbandry management Age: 35 - 45years.

The application must reach the advertiser within 2 week* from the day of publication.
THE ADVERTISER P.O. Box 967, Oshodi, Lagos.

Fish Farm Manager (with practical experience in Catfish production)

Apply In person to The Bread of Liberation

Army Church
5 Balogun Road,
Off Balogun B/Stop
lju-lshaga Agege