Field Manager Job Opportunity in Vihiga County Kenya 2015
Job Title: Field Manager
Job Location: Vihiga County
The Field Manager will be responsible for managing the Farm Input Programme and supporting our village-based field officer staff with high-quality training and support.
The Field Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Overseeing the progress of the 2015 Programme – reviewing and reporting on farmer performance in terms loan repayment, agricultural practices, harvest etc.
- Managing a team of 4 Field Officers and providing support through field observations, feedback sessions, mentorship and weekly trainings
- Troubleshooting and conflict resolution for farmers and farmer groups experiencing challenges
- Relationship management with key external stakeholders – seed companies, fertiliser manufacturers
- Project planning including input procurement, human resource allocation and budgeting for 2016 Season
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with a strong background in leading and managing others and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in Kenya.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
Required:
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers and community development
- Language: fluent in English and Kiswahili
- Demonstrated basic computer skills, including typing and email
- Energetic with the ability to move in the field for long periods
- Clear communicator in-person and on the phone
- Proactive problem solver
- Integrity and a positive attitude
- Demonstrates high-quality work with a strong attention to detail
- Independent worker with strong ability to manage own schedule and tasks
- Comfortable and confident public speaker
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic and flexible team
Desired:
- Top-performing undergraduate degree in agriculture, community development, management, or other relevant field from a recognized University
- Previous experience managing a team
- Previous project management experience
- Previous experience working in similar agriculture/microfinance projects
- Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
?To apply send your CV under the title ‘Field Manager 1638’ to apply@dumaworks.com by ?13th Feb 2015