The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/GTE is a charity with focus in promoting sustainable agricultural development and rural development through the training of youths and farmers in modern farming methods.

The Foundation’s programs are in support of the Federal Government policy and efforts on Agricultural Development and Poverty Alleviation.

For over 30 years the Foundation has been offering quality practical training in small- and large-scale agriculture in broad technical areas such as:

• Crop production & Agroforestry
• Animal/Livestock Production
• Agricultural Economics/Extension
• Agricultural Engineering

Available Positions, Requirements and How to Apply

Feed Mill Operator

Requirements

• HND Animal Nutrition or relevant qualification.
• Have minimum of 5 years in feedmill operations
• Must be very conversant with machine operations for livestock feed production.
• Must be vast in feed formulation and compounding of rations for various classes of livestock, including fishery

Job Description

• Responsible for sourcing of feed ingredients
• Responsible for the technical operation of the feed mill machines
• Responsible for ration formulation in feed production for all classes of livestock
• Coordinate operations within the feed mill

Trainer in Crop Production and Agroforestry

Requirements

• MSc Agronomy/Crop production
• Minimum of 5 years (minimum of 8 & 10 Years for BSc and HND respectively) relevant job experience

Job Description

• Teach/Train the students/trainees in theoretical and practical areas of crop production and agroforestry
• Implement LFN training strategies in crop production and deliver on its objectives
• Partake in crop production department curriculum review and development
• Partake in day-to-day operations of the school crop farm
• Supervise annual program of work in the department

Trainer in Animal/ Livestock Production

Requirements

• MSc Animal/Livestock production
• Minimum of 5 years (minimum of 8 & 10 Years for BSc and HND respectively) relevant job experience

Job Description

• Teach/Train the students/trainees in theoretical and practical areas of livestock production
• Implement LFN training strategies in livestock department and deliver on its objectives
• Partake in livestock production departmental curriculum review and development
• Partake in the successful implementation of LFN livestock programs and activities
• Partake in day-to-day operations of the school livestock farm

Supervisor in Animal/ Livestock Production

Requirements

• / B.Agric. Agronomy/Crop Production
• Minimum of 3 years (minimum 5 years for HND) relevant experience.

Job Description

• Assist Trainers and Assistant Trainers in class and field work.
• Make input and supervise review and development of livestock department training curriculum
• Monitor attendance and assess trainee’s course works to ensure all departmental practical works are thoroughly carried out
• Make inputs in the management of the organization’s livestock infrastructures and enhancement strategies

Trainer in Rural and Enterprise Development Department

Requirements

• MSc Agricultural Extension and Farm Management
• Minimum of 5 years (minimum of 8 & 10 Years for BSc and HND respectively) relevant job experience

Job Description

• Implement LFN training strategies in Rural Enterprise Development (RED) department
• Partake in rural enterprise development department curriculum review and development
• Training Students/Trainees in theory and practical areas of enterprise development
• Partake in day-to-day operations of the school’s enterprises
• Supervise annual implementation of program of work of the department

Trainer in Agricultural Engineering Department

Requirements

• MSc Agricultural Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years (minimum of 8 & 10 Years for B.Sc and HND respectively) relevant job experience

Job Description

• Implement LFN training strategies in the Agricultural Engineering to Trainees
• Partake in Agricultural Engineering department curriculum review and development
• Training Students/Trainees in theory and practical areas of Agricultural Engineering
• Supervise jobs and activities in both training and school Agricultural Engineering department
• Make input in planning, designing and supervising the execution of departmental projects of the Agricultural Engineering department
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual departmental reports to aid management decision making process in the Agricultural Engineering department.

Supervisor in Agricultural Engineering Department

Requirements

• / B.Agric (Agic. Engineering)
• Minimum of 3 years (minimum 5 years for HND) relevant experience.

Job Description

• Assist Trainers and Assistant Trainers in class and field programs
• Make input and supervise review and development of training curriculum
• Assists Trainers and Assistant Trainers to ensure all Agric. Engineering departmental practical are thoroughly carried out by the Trainees
• Assist in the coordination of all training activities of the department
• Assist in planning, designing and supervision of Agric. Engineering departmental programs.

NOTE

1. Ability to speak local language where the schools are located will be an added advantage for the Trainers and Supervisors.
2. Computer literacy is a must.

How to Apply

Application letter in applicant’s handwriting accompanied with photocopies of relevant credentials and current detailed curriculum vitae (with functional phone number and personal e-mail addresses) should be submitted at the office address below.

The General Manager

Technical and Training

Leventis Foundation Nigeria Ltd/GTE

2, Leventis Close, Central Business District

P.O. Box 20351, Garki, Abuja.

Deadline for Submission of Applications

22nd March, 2019.

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