Contract Farming Officer at Deko Integrated and Agro Processing Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As Contract Farming Officer, you will be responsible for the communications and promotion of our contract farming programs.

Your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Promote our contract farming program with NGOs, Farmers Cooperatives, local government authorities, etc.
• Promote our contract farming program on our website and social media platforms.
• Coordinate with the agricultural team on crop monitoring and quality checking with the contract farmers
• Coordinate with the agricultural team on training to contract farmers
• Coordinate with the agricultural team and the logistics team on the transport of harvested crops to our processing site
• Actively engage with potential and existing contract farmers.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to educate farmers about the benefits and requirements of the contract farming program.
• Oversee the signing and management of contracts with farmers.
• Ensure that contract terms and conditions are clearly communicated and understood by both parties.
• Maintain comprehensive records of contract farmers, including their contact information, acreage, and crop types.
• Regularly update and manage the contract farmer database.
• Foster positive relationships with the local community and relevant stakeholders
• Gather feedback from contract farmers regarding their experiences with the program.
• Use this feedback to improve program efficiency and farmer satisfaction.
• Generate regular reports on program performance, including farmer engagement, crop quality, and compliance.
• Participate in community development initiatives that align with the organization's goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A suitable candidate must possess;

• Minimum 3yrs proven cognate experience
• Deep knowledge of agricultural supply management
• Understanding of quality standards and agricultural related trends
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding (written and spoken) communication ability
• Excellent organizational and contract management skills
• Attention to detail
• Hands on marketing, sales, procurement and negotiation experience
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• Minimum BSc/HND in Agricultural Economics, Agro-Business Management/Marketing, Procurement and supply chain management