Field Officer

• Work with farmers to maintain accurate records of farm size, tree numbers, and estimated yields through regular visits and follow-ups.
• Implement the approved annual work plan to foster good relationships between the company and farmers and onboard new farmers.
• Conduct scheduled visits to assigned farmers, monitor farm activities, and submit reports as required.
• Provide monthly progress reports and conduct training sessions on agronomy, good agricultural practices, climate-smart production, group management, organic farming, and fair-trade compliance.
• Support programs that help smallholder farmers increase productivity and loyalty, including advance and seedling programs, trainings, and yield monitoring.
• Identify model farmers and set up demonstration farms for educational purposes.
• Monitor market prices and competitor activities, reporting changes to the supervisor.
• Identify and document risks that could affect production forecasts.
• Mobilize farmers to attend company meetings, workshops, and trainings, and follow up with absentees.
• Train buying clerks, harvesters, and collectors on quality standards, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Implement the budget for scheduled activities as directed by the Agriculture Services Manager.
• Update the office on activities of external partners at the village level and attend events as required.
• Participate in data collection exercises and attend monthly farmer engagement review meetings to discuss performance and targets.

• Diploma in Agriculture.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of farming practices including Good Agricultural Practices and climate-smart farming techniques.
• Moderate computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills with people of all literacy levels.
• Ability to use smart gadgets for data collection and surveys.
• Confident public speaking skills.
• Willingness to spend long hours in the field, including riding and walking on farms.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Experience riding a motorcycle with a valid license.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which has not been published.