An opportunity in an ISO22000:2005 certified company
Field Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Field Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifying potential potato farmers in the target regions for contract farming through field surveys using company set criteria
- Development of long and medium term strategies and policies on raw potato supply to the company
- Development of support programmes to create greater partnership between the company and potato farmers
- Devising methods and procedures for obtaining required data
- Producing various technical and non-technical written reports
- Conducting numerous oral and visual presentations, which non-technical audiences must be able to understand thoroughly
- Identify competency gaps amongst contracted farmers, schedule and carry out farmer education, training and production forecasts
- Establish long term business arrangements with potato suppliers
- Liaise with the relevant stake holders and government officials on potato production and availability.
- Represent the company in stake holders meetings
Qualification and experience required;
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from a recognized University or any other related degree qualification
- At least 5 years experience in farm management including a good understanding of marketing and credit structures for agricultural commodities.
- Good communication, leadership and organizational skills, very good report writing skills, Computer literate and a valid driving license.
- Able to meet set deadlines with minimal supervision.
Please include your current and expected remuneration. The applications should reach us not later than 26th November 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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