Job Description
Reports to: Operations Director
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced National Field Services Manager to oversee and coordinate the organization’s field and farmer support operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring cost-effective and timely crop establishment, protection, harvesting, and post-harvest handling, while also driving training, farmer support, and recovery of loans advanced to farmers.
This is a senior role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for sustainable agricultural development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical support to farmers including field selection, tillage practices, crop establishment, spraying, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Develop and implement soil and field conservation programs to protect natural resources, including dams and rivers.
• Conduct soil sampling, coordinate laboratory analysis, and interpret results for optimal crop performance.
• Calibrate and maintain agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Coordinate on-farm repairs, servicing schedules, and tracking of all machinery and equipment.
• Maintain databases for Irrigation Schemes and Out-grower farms’ technical support requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate support to contracted out-growers through regular reporting.
• Supervise commercial production operations across crops, livestock, fisheries, and wildlife.
• Oversee Project and Farm Managers to ensure achievement of production targets.
• Coordinate resources for farms and value addition projects to enhance productivity.
• Prepare revenue budgets and monitor financial performance of agricultural operations.
• Implement sustainable growth initiatives to achieve year-on-year turnover and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience
• A relevant degree/ Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science or related field.
• At least 4-6 years’ experience in agricultural field management, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven experience in crop production, irrigation schemes, and farmer training programs.
• Strong technical knowledge of agricultural machinery, crop establishment, protection, and harvesting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government, development agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and farmer development.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 28th of September 2025 to: recruith.hr2025@gmail.com. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
