Job Vacancies at Agbeyewa Farms

Job Description

• The holder of this role is expected to put  in place a functional  system, prepare a strategy, policy, procedure, process, execution document for our in-grower strategy that supports our community engagement strategy and also to expand our capacity to attract inputs for processing
• Sensitization and Mobilization of host communities farmers to cultivate on our farm land
• Build a strong relationship btw the company and host community
• Facilitate access to finance/Input for ingrower cultivation
• Coordination and management of ingrower farm to achieve maximum yield
• Coordinate all offtake arrangement and agreement for and with Agbeyewa farm
• Actively manage aggregation centers
• Lead the opening of new aggregation centers, hiring capable teams to achieve goals.
• This is a demanding job, you will be pioneering a new function at the firm. You must be ready to drive continuous growth as sourcing targets. Presently, farmers do not deliver their tubers so we must incentivize them to change their behavior while keeping costs minimized.

Base Responsibilities

• Management: Lead the management of multiple aggregation centers
• Open & manage centers for aggregating tubers prior to buying/off taking
• Sourcing Volume: Consistent weekly sourcing directly from ingrower farmers and open market
• Scalable model: 100% transparency in measuring and payment for tubers and data traceability

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of First Degree in any relevant field with basic knowledge in agronomy, core farming or agribusiness
• Farmer Sourcing: Deep, tangible experience sourcing thousands of tonnes/year of agricultural raw materials directly from farmers, cooperatives, and communities (5+ years)
• Sourcing Expansion: First-hand experience leading the creation of new aggregation centers and making strong relationships with local communities across entire states/regions
• Analytical capability: Strong ability with Excel, WhatsApp, and mental Math

Skills / Qualities

• Strong Communicator: Adept user of WhatsApp and Google drive for communication.
• Good business acumen
• Entrepreneurial mind set
• Skilled Strategist and Experimenter: Develop frameworks for sourcing experiments. Analyze historical performance and improve strategy
• Constantly grow the capabilities of the sourcing department and team. Assign specific actions + instructions to direct reports

Remuneration

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 - day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling

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Job Brief

• The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for overseeing a range of community relations, marketing, communications, supervisory and social awareness. In this role, you will be tasked with developing programs that help build trust between the organization and the community we serve.

Responsibilities

• Managing the creation and execution of an overall plan for community outreach and engagement, including raising awareness about the organization, and the development of engagement and partnership pathways for individuals and organizations that align with Agbeyewa’s mission and vision
• Conducting community needs assessments to determine areas of need in the community
• Developing relationships with community leaders to build support for community initiatives
• Planning and coordinating activities that promote community involvement in nonprofit organizations or government services
• Responsible for supervising community relations activities and initiatives
• Facilitates the development of new ideas and methods for program enhancement and adjusts and adapts to changes
• Oversees community engagement events internally and externally
• Undertakes any secondary tasking and responsibilities deemed necessary for a robust Community Engagement program

Requirements

• Ideal candidate should be resident in Ekiti State and must be familiar with the environment.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 5-8 years’ experience in a related position, prior community organizing, and campaign organizing experience. Experience in agribusiness is a plus.
• Proven ability to network with community resources, build relationships and create community partnerships
• Ability to work as a positive team leader, facilitating a team environment through personal behavior, work contributions, and the sharing of experience and knowledge
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills

Remuneration

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 - day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling

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Job Brief

• As Director of Community Engagement, you will provide leadership and vision for Agbeyewa Farms engagement team to successfully respond to the needs and goals of individuals and neighborhood groups.
• You will work closely with all Departments and staff to deepen community relationships, strengthen ongoing neighborhood connections whilst providing top notch advise for long-term success of community projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with staff members at the company’s main office to ensure that community outreach activities are implemented successfully.
• Detailed Reporting on community outreach activities and outcomes to leadership and top management.
• Researching and implementing an operating model and governance structure to support the needs of an integrated service delivery model centre based on feedback from the community.
• Design and drive the external stakeholder engagement plan to expand and strengthen relationships with local elected officials, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and industry and trade associations to advance the strategic goals of the Agbeyewa business.
• Monitor, anticipate, understand, and report out on local policy activities, proposed ordinances and regulations, community issues and priorities, and competitive market information to develop recommendations and shape our positions, responses, and business development opportunities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and liaison to interface with local community’s officials, county government program administrators, community leaders, advocacy groups, and industry and trade associations.
• Work in close collaboration with Brand/Marketing, Communications, Government Affairs, and Strategic Partner Engagement to develop and implement effective outreach strategies to enhance Agbeyewa’s reputation and public awareness.
• Anticipate and manage issues and threats to Agbeyewa’s reputation, proactively prepare for potential issues, and respond quickly to unforeseen issues, in coordination with multiple departments and internal stakeholders. If necessary, quickly organize, manage, and lead cross functional teams.
• Plan and promote Agbeyewa initiatives in respect to corporate social responsibilities and shape our community investment strategy and   other strategic goals.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a mid-sized team responsible for executing tactical community outreach and local government engagement plans.
• Manage strategic advisers and local government relations consultants.
• Represent Agbeyewa at internal and external meetings, events, presentations, and other such activities as requested or required to increase visibility and elevate the profile of Agbeyewa

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• Ideal candidate should be resident in Ekiti State and must be familiar with the environment.
• 8-12 years of community engagement experience.
• Understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of effectively executing our work, this position will require ease and familiarity with connecting and relating to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Exceptional project management and time management skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing tasks, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to develop and implement strategic goals
• Flexibility in both work schedule and project implementation
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Ability to initiate action and work independently or as part of a team
• Experience with group presentations and providing training and technical assistance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Remuneration

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 - day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling