Zambia Field Operations & Performance Specialist (Fixed-Term)
Core
Lead and expand rural field operations for a climate-smart agriculture program, acting as the key link between field leadership and headquarters to improve farmer yields and asset accumulation.
Role type
Senior Field Operations & Performance Specialist
Builds
Climate-smart input and agroforestry programs for smallholder farmers
Domain
Agriculture / Rural Development / Social Enterprise
Required skills
Field team leadership, quantitative operational metrics analysis, remote area operations, system building, coaching and mentorship, risk oversight
Preferred skills
Experience with extension agents, building community leadership models, talent pipeline development
Technologies
Data-driven frameworks, performance management systems
Responsibilities
Lead field performance through field directors to meet targets on farmer adoption, tree survival, and repayment; Use field data to identify gaps and drive corrective action; Oversee field staff processes including onboarding, performance management, and risk incidents; Develop and improve the Group Leader system across field sites; Build capabilities of field staff through training and coaching; Execute multiple field priorities while balancing performance and operational risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC