Job Opportunity: Farm Manager Wanted (Apply Now)

Title: Farm Manager

Sector: Pork farming

Function: Breeding

Location: Bamenda

Salary: Negotiable

·         Job Overview: The primary responsibility of the section manager is to manage, lead, train, and work with a team that will safely and efficiently oversee the welfare, care and day-to-day management of animals. They will insure good production through the implementation of standard operating procedures, maintenance of accurate records, employee development, promotion of the wellbeing of animals, and sound environmental stewardship.

Duties include:

·         Having the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform by committing to being the best team member, site manager, leader and individual they can be.

·         Responsible for the development and training of all team members’ production and interpersonal skills through open and honest informal daily feedback, goal setting and daily organization of their activities.

·         Promote safe work habits, maintain a safe working environment and document all work related injuries within 24 hours of occurrence.

·         Lead their team and themselves to perform timely duties and ensure compliance with practices that promote the health of the animals under their care (bio-security practices).

·         Organize and participate in the daily production activities of their departments including:

o    Implementation and review of the execution of standard operating procedures on the farm. Provide feedback to employees and report on the daily execution status.

o    Communicating with the owner on department needs such as feed, supplies, maintenance, personnel issues, etc.

o    Daily care that promotes well-being and increased productivity of all animals. Ensuring humane animal handling, including the safeguard of animal health, providing access to water and feed, and the best possible environment.

o    Monitoring the health of all animals. Communicate all animal well-being issues and/or concerns to the site manager. Ensure proper vaccinations, medications, and injections are given and documented as needed to promote animal well-being, achieve regulatory compliance and increase production.

o    Organization of team members’ time including regular discussions with team members on short and long term planning, goal setting and prioritization of activities

·         Keep and maintain accurate production records to assist in the development of the team, themselves and the improvement of the system.

·         Perform minor maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment, as well as, housekeeping responsibilities of the facility.

·         Implement best management practices for environmental stewardship including:

o    Proper regulation of manure storage facility (pit) levels

o    Flushing time and recharge of manure handling systems within the barns

Minimum Qualifications

Certification in Agric Business

·         Experience

2 years experience in the swine industry and/or 2 years of leadership experience in any similar Agric sector.

1.       Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Agriculture industry preferred

·         Company policies and procedures

·         Standard Operating Procedures of the system (thorough understanding)

·         Proper pig terminology and livestock handling (advanced)

·         MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and basic understanding of computers is preferred

·         Familiar with commercialisation (previous experience in commercial marketing channels)

·         Having a working command of French language.

·         Familiar with modern techniques such as boar semen collection.

2.       Skill in:

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Organizational and Leadership skills

·         Highly Computer Literate/ versed with Media, Internet

·         Training and development of team members on standard operating procedures

3.       Ability to:

·         Work independently, as well as being a team player

·         Effectively monitor and develop subordinates to insure smooth operation of the farm

·         Maintain confidentiality

·         Desire to learn new skills

·         Use production records to facilitate improvements

Ability to handle exposure to dust, odors, noise.

Ability to stand and walk on concrete for extended periods of time

Friendly with mud

Interview includes and not limited to:

1.      Business pitch- Making a successful pig farm business in Cameroon

2.      Presenting a business plan based on 500.000frs monthly profit

Please send cv’s to: ourpiggyvalley@gmail.com

 



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Race for CPDM Section Presidents: Hon. Njingum Warns Against Violation of Text, Manipulations, in Donga Mantung

Hon. Njingum Musa, President of the CPDM Divisional Electoral Commission for the reorganization of the basic organs in Donga Mantung Division has warned against manipulation, influence peddling and buying of votes. Hon. Njingum Musa made the statement in Nkambe during an official launching of the reorganization process. “The CPDM is a party of discipline”, he continued. In his capacity as the head of the Central Committee delegation to oversee the process, he also said that the guidelines should be strictly respected by all and sundry. He cautioned CPDM militants of Donga Mantung Division that the Promised Land is not far but may take a million years for them to get there if they are not in unison.

According to Hon. Njingum the reorganization process is intended to strengthen the party and not to tear it into pieces. “Ask yourself why you joined politics”. He used the occasion to shower President Biya with praises in his relentless efforts in the fight against Boko Haram. “Let use our intelligence to ensure there is peace”.

On his part the “Interim” Section President Gerard Ngala in a very short speech promised that the process was to be peaceful in Donga Mantung Division. “We know the text is very clear-we will follow the text” Gerard concluded.

Matters Arising

The guidelines as to who should contest for the position of section President remains a cause for concern in the Division. Yet, Hon. Njingum many say misfired in his interpretation of President Biya’s text on who is qualified to contest for section President and who is not. Whether it was an aberration or error, the decision we gathered may back-fire like the case in Santa. Notwithstanding, the race for the position of section President could be ugly in some sections in Donga Mantung Mantung Division.

Nwa:  Fire for Fire between Hon. Mbucksek and Dr. Ngomfe

Dr. Ngomfe waiting spite fire

It is now clear that the incumbent CPDM Section President for Nwa, Hon. Mbucksek will clash with his mayor Dr. Ngomfe Loma David in the polls. This is so because attempts by Hon. Njingum for Nwa to produce a consensus list flopped. According to what we gathered, Dr. Ngomfe vowed that if that were to happen, he should take the lead given that party text provides the older. Ngomfe we gathered had dropped the idea of sponsoring Pastor Demien and decided to take the bull by the horns. Hon. Mbucksek we learnt has also vowed that the exercise will determine as to who is who in Nwa. Whether he is the boss or its Ngomfe? It is feared the exercise may turn confrontational given the tension on both sides. Simon Tamfu who is heading the Central Committee team to Nwa is expected to be very tactful in validating voters given that CPDM cards came to that section through varied means. This is likely to be a hot potato if care is not taken.

Ako: Kuta versus Lower Mbembe as Hon. Ntoi Imposes Son

Venia Ernest, the outgoing YCPDM President has stood his grounds

Ntoi Eugene: To make or marr

against the Kuta domination. Yet Ernest aware of the fact that he was tricked by Hon. Abe Michael in his game plan is reported to have also vowed that Ntoi Eugene will only crush him at the polls not through influence. However, Hon. JK Ntoi is quoted to have said that Kuta and Upper Mbembe are in support of his son as section President and nothing would stop him from winning. Yet Ntoi Eugene’s eligibility is being put to question by pro Venia Ernest. At Press time, it is aired that the unexpected is likely to happen in Ako. Adamu Musa, the Yali Boy is head of the Central Committee to Ako and he is expected to reconcile the tension between Lower Mbembe and the Kuta area if not it may pour for the CPDM in Ako for once and for all.

Ndu: Blackmailers Bounce Back, Backtrack

Abdou Borno: Facing detractor

Donga Mantung II Section Ndu is potty in intrigues. This is the characteristics of the politics in Mbum land with variation in who is doing what and for what. Abdou Borno Kamfon was the early bird and since early birds supposedly usually eat the fattest worms, influence peddlers we gathered have jumped in at the last minute on grounds that he was never an exco member in Donga Mantung II. Pro Borno are pointing accusing fingers at the CPDM old guards. Yet another controversy is that the outgoing youth President John Ndi Ngala, may resign from the reorganizing committee for an elective position. The Eye is aware that this was a calculated move to frustrate his attempts to becoming section President. The outgoing Section President, it is alleged may spring surprises in Ndu. Loyalists to Hon. Kwalar see no reason why he should not be given that privilege to always be remembered as Section President. Dr. Mpoche Kisito, is the man to lead the Central Committee team to Ndu. Aware of the political intrigues, he is expected to be tactful given that petitions we gathered have already been prepared and would be lodged the soonest possible.

Nkambe: Set for One Man Show

Kila Godlove: Eyeing YCPDM

Ever since the present Mayor of Nkambe, Ngabir Paul Bantar doled out the position of Section President from his pocket and handed to Gerard Ngala, (he, Gerard) became “interim” section President on a platform with no concrete definition. With the reorganization of basic organs in the offing, it is believed that if “interims” were taken care of by the text, Gerard Ngala will surely be the lone candidate. Yet skeptics at the Central Committee have been wondering whether such a gimmick was authenticated. However, caught in the CPDM web is Kila Godlove, the dynamic young man who rightly or wrongly was named in the reorganizing team for Nkambe whereas he has been aspiring for the post of YCPDM President. This, it is alleged was a calculated plan to deprive him from contesting given that per the last decision by the SG, Jean Nkwete, any candidate whose resignation letter is not endorsed by the Secretary General would be disqualified. Ngi Christopher is known to be strict yet would have to interpret the text well if not he would be hooked in the gimmicks.

Misaje: Consensus Imposed

Babayo: Eyeing YCPDM

The 2007 scenario may not happen in Misaje. This is so because allegedly a certain Pa Nyako has been tipped as the lone candidate for the post of Section President. The incumbent, Sammy Mgbatta following the gentleman agreement will not contest. Yet fears abound that the Nkenda factor may spring surprises to declare a candidate for the position of Section President. Abubakar Babayo from Dumbu we gathered is likely to win the position of YCPDM. Having resigned from the SDF recently, he is one of the major contenders for the post. Allegedly, some CPDM militants are against the fact that Babayo should contest with the text favours him. A school of thought holds that Dr. Fuh Calistus’ decision for a consensus list maybe challenged for a imminent clash pros and cons. Yerima Peter, is the head of the CPDM commission to Misaje, and he is expected to validate all the candidates without fear or favour.

 



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Whether We Defeat Boko Haram or Not, I Won't Resign by December - President Buhari

 In an interview with Al Jazeera, President Buhari says he would make a deal with armed group for the release of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls.

During a chat with Al Jazeera’s Up Front programme, President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his pledge to route out Boko Haram insurgents by the end of this year, but declared that he will not resign from office if the promise is not achieved as he would rather 'stay and fight it out.'

 

The president expressed his readiness to negotiate with the insurgents to secure the release of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, but noted that "They have to prove to us that they are alive, they are well, and then we can negotiate with them. We said it and we meant it. If we are satisfied that the girls are alive," he added.

When asked if he would offer financial payments or release a prisoner to Boko Haram in return for the girls, he said; "It depends on the negotiations with the leadership of Boko Haram."

While restating the resolve of his government to defeat Boko Haram by the end of 2015, the President said; "As soon as the rainy season comes (to an end), which is by the end of the year. Boko Haram will virtually be out of their main stronghold and that will be the end of it.  Attacks by Boko Haram on townships, on military installations, will certainly stop."

He went on to deny seeing the Amnesty International report from June 2015, 'Nigeria: Stars on their shoulders: Blood on their hands', in which the human-rights group documented abuses, torture and unlawful killings by the Nigerian armed forces and urged the government to prosecute a group of officers and senior commanders. 

"I haven’t received that report personally. If I get those documents… I assure you that I will take action as Commander in Chief."

Speaking on the statement credited to him in the past where he expressed for 'the total implementation of the sharia in the country,' Buhari pointed out that "Nigerian law does not allow for so-called sharia punishments, such as stonings and amputations", adding, "I cannot change it. I haven’t been voted by [a] majority of Nigerians to change Nigerian constitution."

On his record as a military dictator in the mid-1980s, and the alleged human-rights abuses which occurred under his watch, he said: "If there is any injustice that can be proved against me when I was there, I will gladly apologize."

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Hajj Stampede: A National Mourning Day in Memory

 21 days after 76 Cameroonians died and 30 others disappeared while trying to stone the devil in Mecca, President Biya has decreed that they should be remembered.

The decision of the President of the Republic declares today Friday, October 16, 2015 a National Mourning Day. Cameroonians mourn the tragic dead of Muslims in Saudi Arabia. An incident which occurred on September 24, 2015. The sermons to be pronounced by the Imams in Mosques today will be on a particular tone given that Friday is the day of prayer for Muslims.
As Cameroonians mourn the dead, the Commission of Hajj 2015, has not yet made public the names of those who died during that horrible incident. It should be recalled that on Thursday, October 15 Saudi authorities reported that 1,633 died.  The official death toll Cameroonian pilgrims at Mina stampede:
According to a government statement, stands at 76 and 30 missing.

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President Biya Holds First Ministerial Council Meeting with Newly Appointed Ministers, Focuses on Growth

 Source: PRC

Biya presiding

The President of the Republic His Excellency Paul BIYA has called on the Government to work harder and better so as to improve the living standards of Cameroonians and ensure the smooth hosting of the African Cup of Nations in 2016 and 2019.

The Head of State gave these and other firm instructions during the ministerial council meeting that held on Thursday 15 October 2015 at Unity Palace.

President Paul BIYA kicked-off the meeting with remarks on the death of pilgrims who went to Mecca this year. Following the loss of several Cameroonians in the stampede that occurred there, the Head of State announced that 16 October 2015 will be set aside as a national day of mourning in their memory. The Head of State also extended once more his condolences to bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the tragic events before calling for a minute of silence in their honour.

The Prime Minister Head of Government, Mr. Philemon YANG was given the floor to give an update on the situation of the triennial emergency development plan. He clearly spelt out what has been done so far and what will be done in the remaining two years of the programme. The Prime Minister assured the Head of State that the plan was on course and personally promised to ensure its success.

Also taking the floor was the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Mr. Ismaël BIDOUNG MKPATT, who outlined the infrastructure required for the hosting of the women’s and men’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2016 and 2019 respectively. The Minister was firm in his conviction that the work was adequately advanced and the structures will be in place by the required datelines.

The President of the Republic then gave his firm instructions to the Government, calling on them to take their responsibilities seriously so as to deliver on the projects which will improve on the living conditions of the people.

President Paul BIYA also praised the efficiency and devotion of the defence and security forces which have reduced the terrorist group Boko Haram to the shameful tactic of suicide bombings. The population was also praised for their collaboration which has gone a long way in making us to score significant victories against the enemy.

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Nigerian Schoolgirl Speaks to British House of Lords on Ordeal With Terrorist Group Boko Haram

15-year-old Victoria Yohanna has been given audience by the British House of Lords to speak ofn her experiences with Boko Haram.

Victoria Yohanna

 

Victoria is one of the few lucky people to escape the clutches of the men who abducted her and 400 and something other girls, who were taken prisoner during an attack by a Boko Haram raiding party on the North-East Nigerian town of Baga on the shores of Lake Chad in January.
Their captor ordered them to ‘convert to Islam or die’, and tried to marry them off as bush-wives to Boko Haram fighters. Victoria, who managed to escape, described her experiences to an audience at the House of Lords at an event to mark the launch of a major new report on the persecution of Christians worldwide. It was compiled by the charity Aid to the Church in need.
It is believed to be the first time that one of Boko Haram’s thousands of schoolgirl victims had travelled to Britain to give evidence about their ordeal. The group’s use of women as chattels and sex-slaves gained worldwide attention last year when it kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls from the North-east Nigerian town of Chibok, most of whom are still missing.
The report highlighted the plight of Christians in both Africa and the Middle East in the face of murderous campaigns by Islamic extremists.
It said that Africa’s Christian community – one of the few where the church is still thriving worldwide – is now under serious threat thanks to Boko Haram in Nigeria and al-Shabaab in Kenya.
It also warned that if the current flight of Christians from Iraq continues at its current pace, the country could have no Christians left in five years time.
Speaking to the London-based Telegraph newspaper ahead of the report’s launch, Victoria told how she was seized along with her mother and five siblings when Boko Haram attacked Baga just after New Year. The raiding party had split into three separate groups of “shooters, looters and recruiters” – the first to fight Nigerian troops, the second to rob local banks and shops, and the third to kidnap new recruits for the “caliphate”.
“We heard shooting and the sound of bombs in the early hours of the morning, and at first I thought it was the Nigerian army trying to protect us,” she said. “Then I realised it was Boko Haram. Those Boko Haram members whose duty is to take women and children for their caliphate took our entire family and made us walk on foot to one of their camps.”
En route, she said, she saw numerous corpses of people who had been killed and beheaded by the group, with bullet cases “scattered like raindrops” everywhere.
She then spent two weeks at a makeshift Boko Haram camp on the outskirts of Baga, which by then was completely in the militants’ hands.
“Every morning they took the hostages for training at Islamic school. They would say the Koran is the religion God had for you,” she added.
Victoria said she was able to fool the militants into thinking she was a Muslim by pretending to perform the “buta”, a Hausa word that describes the ritual ablution that Muslims perform before prayer. There were Muslim captives among the hostages who knew she was a Christian but they chose not to tell the militants, she said.
She and the rest of her family eventually escaped one night when the fighters went out to kidnap more people. “I knew what had happened to the Chibok schoolgirls and was very scared,” she added. “Were it not for God we would probably all be dead by now.”
Victoria has been accompanied to the UK by Father Gideon Obasogie, a priest in the city of Maiduguri, where she is now living.
He said that when he had first met her, she found it impossible to relate her ordeal without breaking down in tears. “The church has been trying to organise counselling sessions for these victims of Boko Haram,” he said. “Simply offering them confessional is not enough.”

• Culled from the Telegraph, UK

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