Agricultural Outgrower Field Assistant

• Visit contracted and prospective growers according to schedules prepared by agricultural, procurement, or sourcing staff
• Record farmer profiles, crop locations, crop types, planting dates, expected harvest timelines, and estimated yield quantities
• Observe crop development and report visible concerns such as poor germination, pest damage, disease symptoms, water stress, and harvesting delays
• Refrain from giving unauthorized pesticide or medical advice, directing all technical agronomy inquiries to qualified personnel
• Remind farmers of agreed quality standards for crops supplied to the company and communicate expected harvest or collection dates
• Coordinate collection points and communicate produce aggregation schedules to farming communities
• Enter field data accurately into mobile data collection forms, spreadsheets, or paper records
• Support the distribution and inventory recording of approved seeds, planting stock, training materials, and related inputs
• Document farmer complaints and maintain respectful relationships while strictly avoiding demands for unofficial payments

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree, Diploma, Certificate, National Certificate, or agricultural vocational qualification in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, Crop Science, Horticulture, Rural Development, Community Development, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Procurement, or related disciplines
• UACE or UCE certificate holders with relevant agricultural exposure
• No prior work experience required; structured onboarding training provided

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic crop observation and agricultural issue identification
• Mobile data entry and field record keeping
• Effective farmer communication and local community engagement
• Harvest scheduling and collection point coordination
• Strong personal integrity and adherence to ethical field conduct