Massive Job Recruitment at Leventis Foundation Nigeria Limited

Leventis Foundation (Nig) Limited by Guarantee is a Non-Profit, Non-Governmental and Charitable Organization whose main focus is promotion of agriculture and rural development through the training of youths in modern farming methods. The Foundation Programmes are in support of the Federal Government’s Policy and efforts on Agricultural Development and Poverty Alleviation.

Presently, the Foundation has six Agricultural Training Schools in Nigeria (and plans to have more). The schools are located in Osun, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe. Ondo States and FCT. The Foundation, over the years, offers quality practical training in small-scale agriculture.

The agricultural training schools operate in 4 technical areas, namely:
• Crop Production Department & Agroforestry
• Animal/Livestock Production Department
• Agricultural Engineering Department
• Rural Enterprise Development Department

To this end, there are staff vacancies in the departments for candidateswith proven practical farminj! skills and handS-Oil experience who fit into the departmental activities mentioned above as:

1. Confidential Secretaries

Requirements:
• The prospective candidates must have good general educational background with suitable training and good experience in Secretarial Duties.
• Holders of HND/B.Sc.
• Secretarial Studies with at least 501100 W.P.M. speed in Typing and Shorthand respectively are preferred.
• The person should be versed in English Language and
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant job experience.

2. Driver

Key Responsibilities/Knowledge:
• Must have good knowledge of the assigned routes, road signs, driving skill, mechanical knowledge.
• Holders of WAEC/GCE plus valid driving license with at least 4 years hands-on experience and matured.

Note: Ability to speak the local language where the schools are located will be an added advantage.

3. Trainer

Requirements:
• M.Sc Agronomy/Crop Production, Animal/Livestock Production, Agricultural Economics/Extension, Agricultural Engineering and other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years (minimum of 8 years and 10 years for B.Sc and HND respectively) relevant job experience.

4. Assistant Trainer

Requirements:
• M.Sc Agronomy/Crop Production, Animal/Livestock Production, Agricultural Economics/Extension, Agricultural Engineering and other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years (minimum of 5 years and 7 years for B.Sc and HND respectively) relevant job experience.

5. Supervisor

Requirements:
• B.Sc/B.Agric. Agronomy/Crop Production, Animal Livestock Production, Agricultural Economics/Extension, Agricultural Engineering and other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years (minimum of 5 years for HND) relevant job experience.

How to Apply:
Applications in applicant’s handwriting accompanied with photocopies or credentials and current detailed curriculum vitae (with functioning mobile telephone number and personal e-mail address) should reach the address below within 15 days after this advert to:

The General Manager,
Technical & Training
Leventis Foundation (Nig) Ltd/Gte
Iddo House,
lddo, Lagos.

OR

P.O. Box 26,
General Post Office,
Marina,
Lagos.

Deadline: 13 December, 2013

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