07 February, 2011

1818 Horticulture Farm Hand

Vanuatu Agriculture College

Industry:

Education / Training

Location:

Luganville,Santo, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

05-Mar-11

Job Description:

*SEE JOB SOURCE FOR MORE DETAILS*

The Vanuatu Agriculture College Council Wishes to recruit an experienced and qualified person to the position of horticulture farm hand for the Vanuatu Agriculture College. This is a full-time permanent position with a 6-months probationary period. Queries about this position should be referred to our Finance and Administration Manager on the email mentioned

below enclosed with your CV, 2 reference, educational attainments and certificates attached. Late applications will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities:

1) Maintain the nursery shed, horticulture fields and the VAC farm

2) Manage and engage the trainers in all crop husbandry practices both for learning experience and income generation

3) Assist the farm manager with the procurement and logistics for obtaining materials and equipment for the farm

4) Prepare land using machinery or otherwise to for field practical training.

Interested applicant must possess the following requirements:

Criteria:

- 5 years experience in horticulture and farming; Demonstrated communication skills with langauge ability in english, bislama and french (optional)

- A high commitment to agriculture development and education of youth with a commensurate level of energy and enthusiasm; Be phisically fit and have the abilty and willingness to travel within Vanuatu

- Possesses a year 12 certificate with many years of farming or an equivalent diploma or degree in agriculture or agribusiness.

Salary:

The salary will be commensurate with experience, competence and qualifications.

Language:

Bislama, English, French

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How To Apply:

Applications should be marked 'Confidential' an clearly labeled " Farm Hand - Vanuatu Agriculture College" and directed to the address below.

Contact Name:

Mr. Peter Napwatt, Chief Executive Officer, Vanuatu Agriculture College

Phone:

Not Stated

Email:

ndavies@vac.edu.vu

Address:

Ministry of Agriculture, Quarantine, Forestry and Fisheries, PO Box 218, Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu.

Website:
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Source:

05-Feb-11 Daily Post (Weekender)
Source Website:

For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly.

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