Job Vacancies at Deko Integrated and Agro Processing Limited

Deko Integrated and Agro Processing Limited Nigeria is a producer and exporter of agricultural produce such as Sorghum, Cassava, Soybean, Cocoa, and many other agricultural products.

We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

1.) Contract Farming Officer

Job Location: Edo
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

• As Contract Farming Officer, you will be responsible for the communications and promotion of our contract farming programs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote our contract farming program with NGOs, Farmers Cooperatives, local government authorities, etc.
• Promote our contract farming program on our website and social media platforms.
• Coordinate with the agricultural team on crop monitoring and quality checking with the contract farmers
• Coordinate with the agricultural team on training to contract farmers
• Coordinate with the agricultural team and the logistics team on the transport of harvested crops to our processing site
• Actively engage with potential and existing contract farmers.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to educate farmers about the benefits and requirements of the contract farming program.
• Foster positive relationships with the local community and relevant stakeholders
• Gather feedback from contract farmers regarding their experiences with the program.
• Use this feedback to improve program efficiency and farmer satisfaction.
• Oversee the signing and management of contracts with farmers.
• Ensure that contract terms and conditions are clearly communicated and understood by both parties.
• Maintain comprehensive records of contract farmers, including their contact information, acreage, and crop types.
• Regularly update and manage the contract farmer database.
• Generate regular reports on program performance, including farmer engagement, crop quality, and compliance.
• Participate in community development initiatives that align with the organization's goals.

Job Requirements
A suitable candidate must possess:

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Agricultural Economics, Agro-Business Management / Marketing, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 years of proven cognate experience
• Deep knowledge of agricultural supply management
• Outstanding (written and spoken) communication ability
• Excellent organizational and contract management skills
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of quality standards and agricultural related trends
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Hands on marketing, sales, procurement and negotiation experience
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications (Cover Letter and Resume) to: hr@dekoholding.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

2.) Junior Agronomist

Job Location: Edo

Job Description

• As Junior Agronomist, you will be under direct supervision of the Head of Unit 2
• You will monitor the quality of crops under cultivation.
• You will provide daily problem-solving on the field under the supervision of your manager.
• You will supervise the work of our field workers.
• You will work on the missions assigned by your manager.

Job Requirements
A suitable candidate must possess:

• B.Sc / HND in Agronomy, Agriculture, Biotechnology or a related field.
• 1-3 years of proven cognate experience
• Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Research and presentation skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications (Cover Letter and Resume) to: hr@dekoholding.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: For any information, call or WhatsApp: +2349040848874.

3.) Production Manager

Job Location: Edo

Job Description
As Production Manager, you will:

• Supervise the production and packaging of dried cassava chips.
• Supervise the packaging of soybean grain and sorghum grain.
• Supervise the production and packaging of organic cassava leaves powder.
• Supervise the production and packaging of soy butter (small scale as sample for international buyers)
• Packaging of above products for the local and export markets
• Supervise the production and packaging of cocoa butter (small scale as sample for international buyers)
• Supervise the packaging of value-added products cultivated under greenhouses or special conditions.

Job Requirements
A suitable candidate must possess;

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc/HND in Engineering (preferably Production, Agricultural, Mechanical), Operations Management, Food Technology
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as production process management
• Deep knowledge of production management
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Attention to detail
• Hands on technical experience in production facilities
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@dekoholding.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.