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The Seed2b Intern is normally supervised by the Project Assistant and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the organization. The supervisor exercise close control and regular review of the work processes and provides regular advice and guidance.

1. Engagement with Farmers’ Hub manager at Hub in managing the Hub’s day-to-day activities
2. Organizes field days and Seed fairs to showcase to farmers, improved/modern techniques in Agriculture
3. Farmers mobilization for meetings/trainings/Demos/field days etc.
4. Support record keeping and tracking of data at the Farmers’ Hub using the e-hub app and other record keeping tools.
5. Support partners implementing activities at the hub locations
6. Support the onboarding of cooperative groups accessing services at the hub.
7. Give diagnostic and first-aid care/advisory services to farmers experiencing challenges
8. To follow-up on advisory delivered by the team for proper compliance.
9. Conduct farmers meetings, organize campaigns, build and maintain good relationships with farmers.
10. To collaborate with local ADPs for smooth functioning of advisory and extension system.
11. Receive feedback from project partners and beneficiaries, and forward these concerns to the project team
12. Inform project team on the existing and potential field implementation problems and issues that require immediate attention, and recommend viable alternatives to resolve problems and issues
13. Administer Questionnaires to farmers to get feedback as well as improve on our service delivery when/where necessary.
14. Assist in sourcing for preferred location, right Hub Manager when establishing new hubs.
15. Support in CSRA objectives are considered in project execution and be able to measure the impacts
16. To implement Good Agriculture Technology Evaluation (GATE) in Nigeria
17. Perform other related duties as required by and instructed by the SFSA supervisors

• Candidates must have an academic background in agriculture (OND, HND, BSc). Relevant field experience may be considered in place of the academic qualification.
• Must have a strong interest/passion for rural agriculture
• Willing to travel at short notice
• Must be honest and accountable
• Must have Basic computer skills and ability to write and submit timely reports
• Public speaking with ability to teach and transfer knowledge to rural farmers
• Familiarity with modern agronomy practices across many crops is highly required
• Ability to handle multiple apps and at the same time, teach farmers about them  
• Should be a good team player, self-motivated, with an ability to do his/her work independently with minimal supervisionTop of Form
• Should be able to multitask across multiple projects
• Should be able to speak in the local language clearly