Tupande Crop Sourcing Officer (Fixed-Term)
Core
Operate a large-scale macadamia value chain to boost smallholder farmer incomes through field-based sourcing, training, and certification.
Role type
Field-based crop sourcing officer
Builds
Macadamia supply chain for smallholder farmers
Domain
Agriculture (Macadamia)
Required skills
agricultural extension, crop scouting, farmer training, certification management, team coordination, record keeping, risk assessment
Preferred skills
macadamia value chain knowledge, coaching skills
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Advise farmers on pest and disease intervention methods; maintain accurate production records for buying centers; conduct farm risk assessments and crop scouting; prepare and register farmers for certification processes; conduct certification training, inspections, and audits; create operational reports for supervisors; develop farmer base to meet seasonal targets; improve the macadamia buying process.
Seniority
Junior, field-based IC
