Field Officer

About this role

A Field Officer position at Esty Agro Sciences in Abuja, focused on supporting certified seed production. The role involves close field monitoring, maintaining relationships with farmers, accurate reporting, and adherence to certification standards across multiple crop cycles. You will work with farm teams, outgrowers, and partner farmers to ensure field activities meet required standards. Candidate should have a background in Agriculture or a related field, at least two years of seed or crop production experience, knowledge of seed certification and quality standards, strong monitoring and reporting skills, the ability to work independently and travel to field locations, and proficiency in Excel, social media, and digital communication.

What you would do

• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with certification standards
• Maintain relationships with farmers, farm teams, and outgrowers
• Prepare and submit accurate reports on field operations
• Coordinate seed production activities across multiple crop cycles
• Travel to various field locations as required
• Collaborate with teams to support certified seed production
• Document field observations and data for quality assurance
• Utilise Excel and digital tools for data collection and reporting
• Communicate with stakeholders on progress and issues
• Support implementation of best practices in seed production

What they are asking for

• Background in Agriculture or related field
• At least 2 years' experience in seed or crop production
• Knowledge of seed certification and quality standards
• Strong field monitoring and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and travel to field locations
• Proficiency in Excel, social media, and digital communication tools

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