Contract
Description
Agriculture, Mumbwa, Central Province, 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. The Outgrower Manager will, through the selected team of field extension officers promote and maximise the production levels of the small farming divisions. The Outgrower Manager plays a key role in the strategic direction and planning of the outgrower business and is instrumental in the implementation of the departmental objectives.
JOB SPECIFICATION
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Supervision Of: Team
Interacts With: HODs , Management,Farmers, Field Coordinators, Donor support services
JOB DESCRIPTION
Selection and implementation of a credible and accountable outgrower team
Planning an integrated outgrower model and implementation within certain guidelines.
Preparing an outgrower budget and providing detailed reports in line with budget adhesion or diversion
Providing support to outgrower farmers to maximise the productivity and ensuring maximum returns for the farmers as well as the outgrower business
Designing and implementing controls and systems that can monitor and evaluate the performance of the Outgrower team members. Implement software and technology that provide sufficient data for the monitoring, evaluation and control of the business, its farmers and employees.
Design and implement a procurement system for all grains 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.
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.
Maintain a good relationship between employer and employees in the department and give concise direction to the employees daily. Maintain a close relationship with the farmers with a view to grow the business organically year on year
Maintain strict adherence to the outgrower Policy of the company and maintain the face of the department permanently
Maintain the issuing of the relevant inputs to responsible farmers and be accountable for any stock deviation relating to inputs and procured grain.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Experience: 5 years
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Diploma or B Degree with extensive experience
Software: MS Office
Equipment: Job related
Knowledge Of: Extensive experience relating to the small scale farming relationships and business models. Agricultural background with a flair for sound business practices
Skills To: Maximise the production levels of the small farming divisions
Ability To: Optimise the profitability and sustainability of the business
Personality: Leader, Organised
ORGANISATION
Industry: Agriculture
Culture: Fast paced, interactive
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 30 and 50 years of age
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Employment: Permanent
Location: Mumbwa, Zambia
Nationals Only: Yes
Remuneration: Negotiable
Requirements
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