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Full Time |
Kwara Niger Oyo |
Posted 3 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Field Supervisor
JOB LOCATIONs: Kwara , Mokwe – Niger and Oyo
JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilties
- Manage a POD: Assist Field Officers with proper work planning; provide specific feedback regularly; motivate POD members to perform well and improve performance
- Provide Feedback: Give clear and actionable feedback to Field Officers; Receive and implement feedback from Field Director in his/her own work
- Work plan and prioritize work: Organize their own schedule and that of their POD to meet key targets and manage site specific problems
- Track cash compliance: Ensure Field Officers are following cash policies consistently
- Problem solve FO Issues: Actively work with Field Officers to understand their challenges and propose solutions; manage the customer service provided to clients
- Train FOs: Responsible for the training and professional development of their Field Officers in the field and at staff meetings
- Attend Field Supervisor Meetings: Attend weekly meetings to improve personal performance and strategize about the growth of their POD
- Review Performance: Participate in formal quarterly reviews of their POD using regular observations from the field
- Communicate:Communicate new materials, feedback, priorities and trainings to Field Officers; report KPIs and challenges/solutions for site issues
- Oversee and be accountable for day-to-day activities of One Acre Fund’s Field Operations programs including but not limited to:
- Recruitment and hiring of seasonal staff (e.g. Field Officers, Mobilization Officers)
- Farmers mobilization
- Farmers trainings
- Distribution of inputs
- Key performance indicators (KPI) collection and analysis
- Contribute to programme design, preparation, and strategy through activities such as but not limited to;
- Scouting for suitable sites
- Liaising with Government officials to obtain necessary approvals and operational support during the season
- Providing the program lead with operational insights and feedback in an actionable way
Our Requirements
- Diploma or higher in Agriculture or related fields
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience
- Experience implementing projects at the field level
- Experience in management or team leadership
- Hard working, diligent and well organized
- Proactiveness, and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage a team and processes and systems through checklists and work plans
- Ability to communicate effectively and manage meetings
- Ability to train and support the learning of colleagues in the field
- Willingness and ability to do physically demanding work and to pass long days in the field
- Women are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Field Supervisors can earn a competitive salary with additional bonuses depending on performance.
- Additionally, One Acre Fund also provides monthly allocations to cover work-related costs of transport and airtime.
- One Acre Fund covers the cost of annual health insurance for the immediate families of our employees.
- Career and skills development opportunities are also provided.
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Deadline: July 9, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Supervisor |