Vertically integrated coffee farming and processing company seeks to recruit Field Advisors/Officers.
This position will involve advising and guiding coffee farmers’ in best practices to drive productivity that will ensure the profitability of sustainable farming businesses.
Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and are of the highest level of integrity. Selected applicants will be required to:
- Assist farmers’ in the development of their farms and the coordination of farm inputs and financial resources.
- Provide guidance in the practical operations of coffee farming, harvesting and processing.
- Develop business relationships to increase and maintain farmers’ satisfaction and loyalty
- Execute regular visits with both existing and potential farmers’.
- Increase farmers’ productivity to drive expansion and growth in specified geographical areas.
- Develop and implement models that will ensure profitability/sustainable farming.
- Will be required to work on weekends, late nights and on public holidays, if and when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree/Diploma in Agriculture with at least five (5) years’ experience in farm extension / farm management and business services.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of agriculture, agronomy and agricultural economies
- Highly motivated and flexible
- Proactive, positive, confident and outgoing personality
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel
- Ability to function effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Must have a reliable vehicle, preferably a four (4WD) Wheel Drive Vehicle
Interested persons are invited to submit their application letter along with detailed resume no later than 20th May 2016 to: Human Resource Manager bestopportunity2014@gmail.com
Please note that while we appreciate all responses, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
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