Field Manager – NFT Consult (On Behalf of a Leading Cocoa Social Enterprise)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Buyers, Field Officers, Senior Field Officers, and Inspectors.
• Plan daily field schedules and allocate work effectively.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to field teams.

• Supervise fresh cocoa procurement activities across assigned collection areas.
• Ensure high-quality cocoa collection that meets export standards.
• Monitor buyer performance and compliance with company procedures.
• Coordinate pricing, harvest estimates, logistics, transport, and weighing activities.

• Train farmers on cocoa agronomy, sustainable farming practices, and organic production.
• Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) programs for field staff.
• Promote good agricultural practices to improve productivity and cocoa quality.
• Support farmer adoption of climate-smart agriculture techniques.

• Coordinate Organic, Fair Trade, and other certification activities.
• Manage farmer registration, contracting, surveys, inspections, and documentation.
• Prepare farmers and field operations for annual certification audits.
• Ensure compliance with certification standards across all farming communities.

• Build strong relationships with farmer groups and community leaders.
• Identify and recommend community development initiatives.
• Support implementation of agroforestry, financial literacy, digital payment, and sustainability projects.
• Contribute to improved farmer livelihoods and environmental conservation.

• Identify opportunities for expanding cocoa sourcing into new collection areas.
• Support strategic planning for branch growth.
• Gather field intelligence to improve procurement efficiency.
• Strengthen farmer engagement and supplier retention.

• Host customers, investors, donors, auditors, and development partners during field visits.
• Represent the company professionally within farming communities.
• Maintain positive relationships with local government and agricultural stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, Crop Science, Rural Development, Forestry, or a related field.
• Additional training in sustainable agriculture or certification systems is an added advantage.

Experience Required

• 2–4 years of experience in agricultural field operations.
• Experience within cocoa, coffee, food production, agribusiness, or related agricultural sectors.
• Previous supervisory or management experience leading field teams.
• Practical experience delivering farmer training and extension services.
• Experience managing procurement operations is highly desirable.
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Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple field activities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of cocoa production and quality management.
• Understanding of Organic, Fair Trade, and UTZ certification standards.
• Experience working with rural farming communities.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Working Conditions

• Based in Mayuge District with frequent travel to farming communities.
• Willingness to live and work in rural areas for extended periods.
• Regular field travel and outdoor work.
• Interaction with farmers, cooperatives, community leaders, donors, and certification bodies.

Salary & Market Insight for This Role

• Performance-based bonuses
• Field travel facilitation
• Medical support
• Professional development opportunities
• Training in sustainable agriculture and certification systems
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