Job summary
We are hiring a Hub Lead to manage the day-to-day operations of its farmer programme in Nfom community and surrounding areas in Cross River State. The Hub Lead is the primary point of contact between us, its member farmers, and the local community.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Farmer Recruitment and Relationship Management:
- Serve as the face of our farmer programme in the community.
- Recruit, register, and onboard smallholder farmers.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with farmers, community leaders, and local stakeholders.
Input Distribution and Agronomic Monitoring:
- Coordinate the timely delivery of inputs to registered farmers.
- Monitor farming practices across enrolled farms to ensure adherence to recommended agronomic standards.
Off-take Coordination and Harvest Management:
- Track per-farmer committed volumes ahead of harvest. Identify and address risks of shortfall early.
- Manage harvest logistics, quality checks, and crop aggregation.
Record-Keeping and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date farmer registers and activity logs.
- Submit weekly reports on programme progress, risks, and field observations.
- Use programme data tools for recruitment, monitoring, and reporting.
Community Liaison:
- Engage regularly with village heads, community leaders, cooperative leaders, and local agricultural extension networks.
Facilities and Logistics:
- Maintain the local hub office and any programme equipment.
- Oversee last- mile logistics for input delivery and crop movement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business administration, or a related field.
- Fluency in English and the relevant local language(s) spoken in the Nfom farming community
- Willingness and ability to live in or very near Nfom community, Cross River State.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Demonstrated integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to have honest, respectful conversations.
- A genuine commitment to improving rural livelihoods and working directly with farming communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in agriculture, rural development, or with smallholder farming communities.
- Candidates with familiarity with rice farming and existing relationships in the Nfom area and surrounding communities in Cross River State is a significant advantage.
- Experience managing teams, coordinating logistics, or running field operations.
Location: Nfom, Cross River State (on-site)
Remuneration: NGN 300,000 Monthly
Company Benefits
Health insurance Office transport Office snacks
About Jobberman (Third Party Recruitment)
We are a fast-growing pharmaceutical company backed by promoters from leading global business schools, with deep operational experience in Nigeria and across emerging markets. Our group has been operating in Nigeria since 2008 in the pharmaceutical sector and is widely respected for its commitment to quality, consistency, and strong market execution. Over the years, we have built a solid reputation with healthcare professionals, distributors, and institutions across the country. In Nigeria, the group has a strong track record and is associated with multiple successful businesses and well-recognised brands. We are now entering an exciting growth phase with a clear ambition to become a top-tier pharmaceutical player. If you’re looking to join a company with credibility, ambition, and the ability to execute, this is the opportunity.
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