The Extension and Farmer Success Manager will oversee Vetsark’s initiatives for farmer onboarding, extension services, farm monitoring, and performance evaluation. This role will involve leading the implementation and management of these critical activities to ensure their effective delivery.
This position is tasked with driving optimal production, financial success, profitability, repayment capacity, and long-term farmer retention. The Manager will oversee a team of extension officers and field agents, track and analyze farm performance metrics, orchestrate targeted technical interventions, and provide ongoing guidance to farmers at every stage of the production cycle.
Oversee and execute a broad range of critical duties, including but not limited to strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational success. Manage day-to-day operations with precision, ensuring adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and performance benchmarks. Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall business growth. Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing inquiries, resolving conflicts, and aligning objectives with broader corporate goals.
We specialize in onboarding new farmers and overseeing their portfolio management to ensure seamless integration and sustained growth within our agricultural initiatives. This role requires a keen understanding of farming practices, adherence to compliance standards, and meticulous attention to record-keeping and reporting. Responsibilities include guiding farmers through enrollment processes, providing ongoing support, and monitoring their progress to optimize productivity and profitability. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and a commitment to sustainable farming are essential for success in this position.
Proactively identify, evaluate, and profile poultry and aquaculture farmers to facilitate their seamless onboarding onto the platform.
Verify that farmer Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, farm evaluations, and baseline data collection are fully completed.
Monitor the progress of each farmer from the initial deployment of inputs through the stages of production, harvest, and loan repayment.
Recommend farmers for renewal, expansion, suspension, or removal based on performance, compliance, and operational viability.
We provide comprehensive assistance for the extension and technical support of our systems, ensuring seamless operation and addressing any queries or issues that may arise. Our team is dedicated to delivering prompt and effective solutions to enhance user experience and maintain optimal performance. This role requires a strong understanding of our technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with users to resolve technical challenges efficiently. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, system maintenance, and providing guidance to users on best practices for utilizing our tools.
Design and execute comprehensive training initiatives and production enhancement schemes for farmers.
Offer expert recommendations on feeding protocols, vaccination schedules, biosecurity measures, mortality management strategies, and overall farm operations.
Coordinate on-site farm visits, provide virtual assistance, and implement specialist interventions as required.
Ensure adherence to approved production plans and prescribed input-use schedules by farmers.
The position involves overseeing farm operations and gathering critical data to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency. Key responsibilities include tracking crop growth, monitoring livestock health, and analyzing environmental conditions. Additionally, the role requires maintaining accurate records, assessing equipment functionality, and coordinating with field teams to implement best practices. Proficiency in data management tools and agricultural technology is essential, along with strong analytical skills. Candidates should possess a background in agriculture or related fields, along with the ability to interpret complex datasets to inform decision-making.
Monitor bird or fish populations, track mortality rates, measure feed consumption and weight gain, assess production costs, and forecast expected harvest dates.
Field officers must submit farm reports that are both precise and provided within the designated timeframes.
We specialize in providing dedicated support to farmers to ensure their success and facilitate loan repayment, offering tailored guidance and resources to help them thrive in their agricultural endeavors.
Assist farmers in enhancing productivity, minimizing losses, and boosting profitability.
Formulate and implement corrective action plans to address performance deficiencies at underperforming farms.
Collaborate closely with the Credit and Recovery teams to proactively mitigate potential defaults.
The individual will oversee the coordination of harvest and offtake operations, ensuring efficient alignment between production and market demand. This role involves managing logistical processes to facilitate timely delivery of harvested goods while adhering to quality and quantity specifications. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and customers. Proficiency in data analysis and inventory tracking is required to optimize supply chain efficiency and minimize waste. A background in agricultural operations or supply chain management is preferred, along with the ability to work in dynamic environments under tight deadlines.
Develop and update precise harvest projections to ensure reliable forecasting.
Perform comprehensive evaluations of crops prior to harvest to ensure optimal readiness and quality.
Collaborate effectively with the Commercial, Operations, and Offtake teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution of initiatives.
Farmers must consistently adhere to mutually agreed-upon quality and weight specifications.
We seek a dynamic leader to oversee and coordinate our field team operations, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to established protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to motivate and guide team members, and a keen eye for identifying process improvements. Responsibilities include scheduling, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and providing constructive feedback to enhance productivity and efficiency. Prior experience in a leadership role within a field-based environment is required, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Oversee the hiring and recruitment processes for extension officers and field agents, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and staffing needs.
Responsible for allocating farmer portfolios and managing geographic coverage assignments.
Establish measurable objectives for farm visits, reporting protocols, and performance benchmarks.
Conduct a thorough assessment and validation of field reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Perform collaborative on-site farm evaluations and facilitate weekly portfolio review sessions.
You are responsible for overseeing and enhancing the performance and integrity of our field teams.
Track and measure key performance indicators to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Establish clear benchmarks and regularly evaluate progress against these metrics to identify areas for improvement. Monitor performance trends to proactively address variances and optimize processes. Utilize data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous enhancement across all relevant functions.
Achieving and sustaining a high rate of farmer onboarding and activation is essential. This includes implementing strategies to attract new farmers and ensuring they are effectively integrated into the platform or system. Consistently monitoring these rates helps evaluate the success of outreach efforts and identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, fostering engagement among newly onboarded farmers is critical to their long-term retention and success.
Maintaining thorough and accurate records for each farmer is essential, ensuring all data is correctly documented and up-to-date at all times.
Scheduled farm visits that are successfully completed represent the key performance metric for this role. Tracking and ensuring the completion of these planned visits is a critical responsibility within the outlined duties, providing insight into operational efficiency and adherence to schedule.
Ensuring optimal mortality rates, managing weight gain effectively, and maintaining high production performance are critical responsibilities within this role. Monitoring these parameters closely to enhance overall operational efficiency and support the organization’s objectives is essential.
Ensuring a high percentage of farmers achieve predetermined production milestones is crucial to the role. This involves monitoring progress, evaluating efficiency, and implementing strategies to support farmers in meeting their targets. The position requires a proactive approach to tracking advancements and identifying areas for improvement.
To enhance farmer profitability and sustain long-term engagement, the organization will implement strategies that optimize revenue streams, reduce operational costs, and provide access to financial resources. Efforts will focus on equipping farmers with tools, education, and market linkages to improve productivity and profitability while fostering a supportive environment that encourages continued participation and retention.
Analyzing loan repayment trends and maintaining portfolio performance metrics, including the assessment of loans at risk of default, are key responsibilities.
Accurately forecasting harvest yields is a critical responsibility, requiring precise data analysis and industry-specific knowledge to ensure reliable predictions. This role demands a strong understanding of agricultural trends, statistical modeling, and crop management techniques to deliver actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. Proficiency in relevant forecasting tools and technologies, along with a keen eye for detail, is essential to maintaining high standards of accuracy in harvest projections.
Deliver field reports with both precision and promptness.
Enhancing the efficiency and adherence to protocols of field agents represents a critical operational objective.
Seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, computer science, or mathematics, along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in a related discipline. Proficiency in data analysis, programming languages like Python or R, and experience with statistical modeling or machine learning are essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment are also required. Familiarity with industry-standard tools and frameworks, as well as a track record of delivering measurable results, will be highly advantageous.
A bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Extension, Fisheries, Aquaculture, or a closely related discipline is required.
With a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in agricultural extension, livestock production, or direct farmer support initiatives, candidates should bring a robust background to this role.
Proven track record in overseeing extension officers or field agents effectively is required.
Proven expertise in poultry production systems is essential. Prior experience in aquaculture would be considered a valuable asset.
Candidates with a background in agricultural credit, farmer monitoring, or structured offtake will be given preference.
Proficient in utilizing spreadsheets, mobile applications, and farm-management systems to streamline operations and enhance data management.
Frequent travel is a requirement of this position.
Required Competencies encompass a strong foundation in analytical thinking, exceptional communication skills, and demonstrated expertise in project management. Candidates must exhibit proficiency in relevant software applications, the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Additionally, familiarity with industry-specific regulations, a track record of delivering measurable results, and adaptability to evolving business demands are essential. The ideal applicant will possess the organizational acumen necessary to prioritize tasks efficiently, coupled with the leadership qualities to inspire and guide teams toward achieving strategic objectives.
Experienced in poultry and fish production, as well as providing support to farmers, with a deep understanding of industry practices.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills in guiding field teams while ensuring optimal performance and productivity across all operations.
Professional discipline in data analysis and reporting is essential.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of commercial dynamics and risk management principles, ensuring decisions align with organizational objectives and mitigate potential threats. Applies financial and operational insights to evaluate opportunities and challenges, fostering sustainable business growth while maintaining prudent risk controls.
Excellent interpersonal abilities and expertise in delivering agricultural education to farmers are required.
Integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills are essential qualities for this role.
Demonstrates proficiency in collaborating effectively with Operations, Credit, Recovery, Technology, and Commercial teams.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to hr@vetsark.com.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
