Agricultural Extension Officer at Olam Agri

• We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Extension Officer to support the implementation of programs within the soybean and maize value chains.
• The successful candidate will drive farmer onboarding, training, and adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Regenerative Agriculture techniques across outgrower networks.
• The role will also support seed multiplication programs, sustainability initiatives, farmer data management, and collaboration with the Procurement team to facilitate efficient produce aggregation and offtake.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and manage smallholder farmers participating in outgrower programs.
• Deliver training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), regenerative agriculture, soil health improvement, irrigation efficiency, residue management, biodiversity conservation, and post-harvest loss reduction.
• Implement and monitor soybean and maize seed multiplication programs, including sowing, field management, and harvesting activities.
• Utilize the Training of Trainers (ToT) approach by identifying and developing model farmers who can transfer knowledge across farming communities.
• Conduct regular farm visits to monitor compliance with recommended agronomic practices and provide technical support.
• Coordinate farmer geo-location mapping and maintain accurate farmer databases.
• Collect, analyze, and report sustainability and field performance metrics.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to support effective produce aggregation and procurement from participating farmers.
• Build strong relationships with farmer groups, cooperatives, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare timely field reports, project updates, and monitoring documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4-5 years' experience in agricultural extension, agronomy, sustainability programs, or value chain development.
• Demonstrated experience within the soybean and/or maize value chain.
• Proven experience driving adoption of sustainable agriculture and regenerative farming practices among smallholder farmers.
• Experience managing field-based projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of farmer engagement, capacity building, and rural community development.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively within rural and remote locations.
• Experience working with donors, development agencies, NGOs, or agricultural development projects is an advantage.
• Knowledge of geospatial mapping tools and farmer registration platforms is desirable.

Preferred Skills:

• Soybean and Maize Agronomy
• Agricultural Extension Services
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
• Regenerative Agriculture
• Farmer Training & Capacity Building
• Training of Trainers (ToT)
• Outgrower Program Management
• Sustainability & ESG Programs
• Farmer Geo-Mapping
• Agricultural Data Collection & Analysis
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Produce Aggregation & Procurement Support
• Field Operations Management
• GIS / Geospatial Analysis Tools
• Microsoft Excel & Reporting Tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Project coordination and execution
• Data-driven decision-making
• High integrity and accountability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in field-based and fast-paced environments.

Ideal Profile:
Candidates may currently hold titles such as:

• Agricultural Extension Officer
• Agronomist
• Field Agronomist
• Sustainability Officer
• Farmer Engagement Officer
• Outgrower Coordinator
• Agricultural Project Officer
• Value Chain Development Officer
• Field Operations Officer.