Operations officer

Vacancies at Farmers Yield Africa

An Agritech start-up organization based in kaduna that is into building the capacity of small holder farmers on climate Smart Agriculture to Improve their yield by giving them access to quality farm inputs like fertilizers, seeds and chemicals while building an ecosystem for market Linkage is looking for qualified young graduates for a role :

Job Title: Operations Officer andRemote job listings

Agronomist

Key Responsibilities
• Train smallholder farmers on CSA – Conduct participatory field sessions on drought mitigation, conservation agriculture, and integrated pest management tailored to local conditions.
• Empower women and youth in agriculture – Design specialized training for female farmers and young agripreneurs, addressing access barriers to inputs, finance, and markets; promote demo plots and digital tools.
• Develop school & institutional programs – Partner with agricultural schools and vocational institutes to integrate CSA modules and establish demonstration farms.
• Identify and onboard government & NGO partners – Engage with Ministries of Agriculture, extension services, and international donors to align activities with national CSA policies and secure support.
• Build private sector & cooperative partnerships – Establish alliances with agribusinesses, input manufacturers, financial institutions, off-takers, and farmer cooperatives for input supply, credit, and market access.
• Manage last-mile input distribution – Coordinate timely delivery of verified seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection chemicals from central hubs to farmer groups, women’s associations, and youth clusters.
• Create market access channels – Connect farmers to reliable off-takers (processors, retailers, exporters) by aggregating produce, ensuring quality standards, and negotiating offtake agreements.
Requirements
• Minimum of BSC/HND/OND in Agriculture, Microbiology, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong computer/ICT skills

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to :

farmersyieldafrica@gmail.com

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to applyFuture of work