As a lecturer, the Employee is required to perform the following duties and undertake the following responsibilities in a professional manner.

1) Teach Horticulture subjects as per Abaal Polytechnic College prescribed curriculum for certificate and diploma students

2) Prepare and delivers lectures to students

3) Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments

4) Stimulate class discussions

5) Facilitate practical courses, on the job training, as per horticulture syllabus requirement

5) Prepare, administer, and grade formative and summative tests

6) Conduct brief studies, undertake evaluations and need assessments in the field of Horticulture in Somaliland

7) Serve as member of APC research committee and actively participate in mapping potential areas of research in the field of Horticulture

8) Conduct targeted seminars, knowledge sharing meetings, and orientations to share research/study findings to the concerned clients in the field of Horticulture

9) Conduct customized seminars on how to improve the field of horticulture in Somaliland

10) Serve on faculty committee providing professional consulting services to Horticulture

11) Acting as head of Horticulture program and perform related duties such as chairing admission committees, etc. 

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, or a related field.

· Further education and experience may be preferred.

· Additional certifications may be required.

· Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.

· Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.

· Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

· Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.

· Presentation skills.