SUMMARY:
Mumbwa – Zambia: The Outgrower Manager is responsible for the overall management of Outgrower business as an independent business unit with support from the Operations Manager to optimise the profitability and sustainability of the business.
POSITION INFO:
The Outgrower Manager will, through the selected team of field extension officers promote and maximise the production levels of the small farmers farming divisions. The Outgrower Manager Assistant plays a key role in the strategic direction and planning of the business and is instrumental in the implementation of the departmental objectives
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary Qualification in Agriculture with extension experience.
- 5 years’ Agricultural experience.
- Strong Administrative capacity with very strong proficiency in Microsoft office. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to set targets and achieve prescribed objectives through team motivation.
- Ability to establish good rapport with rural farmers.
- Ability to communicate in Chinyanja, Tonga, or a Zambian vernacular is advantageous.
- Suitable Extension & Business management experience.
- Strong Working Ethic.
- Good Labour Management skills.
- Good Time Management Skill.
- Can-do Will-do attitude
One needs to be physically fit and in good health. Ability to ride operate a motorcycle and motor vehicle with a license. Ability to spend many hours on your feet and walk relatively long distances to visit farmers and field officers.
Duties including, but not limited to:
1. Plan, implement, Monitor and Control all activities from planting through harvesting of various crops in the Outgrower business – Quinoa, Chillies, Chia Sesame etc.
2. Selection and implementation of a credible and accountable Outgrower team.
3. Planning an integrated Outgrower model and implementation within certain guidelines.
4. Proved daily, weekly, monthly reports on the performance of the business against given targets and expectations.
5. Assist in the preparation of the Outgrower budget and providing detailed reports in line with budget adhesion or diversion.
6. Providing support to Outgrower farmers through a team of selected field/extension officers to maximise the productivity and ensuring maximum returns for the Outgrower business and the small-scale farmers.
7. Designing and implementing controls and systems that can monitor and evaluate the performance of the Outgrower team members.
8. Implementation of software and technology that provide sufficient data for the monitoring, evaluation and control of the business, its farmers, and employees.
9. Implement a procurement system for all products produced by the Outgrower business and be accountable for the performance of the business. Ensure the procurement and payment of all farmers are in line and all stock balances are maintained and reported on.
10. Communicate regularly, clearly, and consistently with written reports on the performance of the business and ensure comprehensive reporting from each of the employees within your department.
11. Maintain a good relationship between employer and employees in the department and give concise direction to the field officers daily.
12. Maintain a close relationship with the farmers with a view to grow the business organically year on year.
13. Maintain strict adherence to the Outgrower Policy of the company and maintain the “face” of the department perpetually.
14. Maintain the issuing of the relevant inputs to responsible farmers and be accountable for any stock deviation relating to inputs and procured grain.
15. Conduct monthly appraisals for employees monthly with a clear reference to pre agreed KPI’s and deliverables
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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