Farmers & Farms Officer (FFO)

Job Summary

The Farmers & Farms Officer (FFO) is responsible for mobilizing and engaging oil palm farmers within the catchment area of the GAPs Plant. The primary objectives are to increase the supply of oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) to the GAP site and promote best management practices (BMP) among the farmers.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Mobilize Oil Palm Farmers: The FFO will actively engage with local oil palm farmers and encourage them to participate in the GAP program.
2. Mobilize Oil Palm FFB for Supply to GAP Site: The FFO will facilitate the mobilization and transportation of oil palm fresh fruit bunches from the farmers to the GAP site. They will receive compensation based on the total tonnage of FFB successfully supplied to the GAP site.
3. Sensitize Mobilized Farmers on BMP: The FFO will conduct awareness and training sessions to educate the mobilized farmers about best management practices in oil palm cultivation.
4. Build and maintain an up-to-date Database of Farmers: The FFO will be responsible for creating and regularly updating a database containing essential information about the participating farmers.
5. Report Activities Outcome Bi-Weekly: The FFO will prepare and submit comprehensive reports detailing the outcomes of activities conducted on a bi-weekly basis.

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Requirements/ Skills

• Education and Experience: A degree/Diploma in agriculture, agronomy, or a related field is advantageous. Previous experience in agriculture extension services, community mobilization, or a similar role is beneficial.
• Agricultural Knowledge: A solid understanding of oil palm cultivation and best management practices (BMP) to effectively mobilize and sensitize farmers.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with farmers, conduct training sessions, and prepare reports. Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build strong relationships with Farmers and gain their trust. The FFO should be approachable, empathetic, and able to work collaboratively with diverse groups of farmers.
• Data Management: Ability to create and maintain a comprehensive database of farmers requires good organizational and data management skills. Proficiency in using spreadsheet software and other relevant tools is beneficial.
• Problem-Solving: Agriculture can present various challenges, such as weather fluctuations, pests, and diseases. The FFO should be resourceful and capable of finding practical solutions to problems faced by farmers.
• Networking: Develop and maintain a network of farmers, agricultural experts, and industry stakeholders to enhance the ability to mobilize resources and support for the farmers.
• Time Management: The role involves handling multiple tasks simultaneously, including farmer mobilization, training sessions, data management, and reporting. Effective time management is essential to meet deadlines and ensure smooth operations.
• Physical Endurance: The role may involve traveling to remote farming communities and working in outdoor agricultural environments. Physical stamina and endurance are necessary to carry out fieldwork effectively.
• Motorbike Riding Skills:Ability to ride a motorbike and possession of a valid driver's license for traveling between farms and the GAP site.

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Mode of Application

Interested applicants should submit their applications including current CV, covering letter, educational and professional certificates and other relevant documents to info@gapworld.org

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 11th August,2023

Note: Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted.

CALL FOR NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL

Job Summary

Are you a recent University graduate? Join our Team as National Service Personnel for the following departments for 2023/2024 the National Service Period:

• Marketing
• Project Administration/Management
• Agric & Agro processing

ESSENTIALS

1. Highly driven and Results Oriented
2. A passion for sales and Innovation

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Competencies

• Digitally Savvy
• Strong Selling skills
• Strong Communication & influencing skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Good numeracy & analytical skills
• Networking skills
• Team player
• Presentation skills
• Self –driven and Innovative
• Good Planning & Organization skills

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Education and Experience

• Minimum - Higher National Diploma
• Eligible 2023/2024 National Service Candidate
• No work experience required

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Mode of Application

Interested applicants should submit their applications including current CV, covering letter and NSS PIN OR NUMBER should send their detals to info@gapworld.org

The closing date for submission of applications is Thursday, 31st August,2023

Note: Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted.