Olivado EPZ Ltd
Job Vacancy: Field Officer
The ideal candidates should meet the
following qualifications and be ready for the specified tasks.
Job Vacancy: Field Officer
(2 Positions)
Olivado EPZ Limited is an
agribusiness company involved in the processing of avocado oil and also export
of fresh avocados from contracted farmers.
We are looking for a qualified Field
Officer who will be engaged on a contract basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Recruiting of farmers into Olivado
programme.
·
Internal audit of farmers and
follow-up on sanctions to the farmers.
·
Establish crop projections.
·
Provide technical advice to farmers
as per the Organic/Fair Trade/Global GAP standards.
·
Ensure and maintain good relations
between farmers and the company.
·
Train the farmers on Integrated pest
management and integrated crop management and other areas of the quality
management system
·
Ensure the effective operation and
functioning of the IMS in the field.
·
Provide the Field Operations Manager
with weekly reports on production and other matters as outlined in the Internal
Management System.
·
Prepare and submit all records and
documents as required by the Olivado Internal Management System in a timely
manner.
·
To keep abreast of developments,
issues and legislative changes pertaining to the sectors in which audits are carried
out.
·
Other duties assigned by the field
operations manager.
Job Specification:
·
Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or
related discipline with a bias to fruit and vegetable production
·
Two-year experience in the production
of horticultural crops in a smallholder scheme or exporter out grower scheme
·
Excellent Kiswahili and English
reading, writing and speaking skills.
·
Technical report writing skills.
·
Ability to work under minimal
supervision.
·
Ability to work independently and
within a team
Send email to margaret@olivado.com