Field Operations Regional Lead - Central Region
One Acre Fund
About One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund is an agricultural service provider that supports Africa's smallholder farmers to build resilient communities.
More than 50 million families in Sub-Saharan Africa earn a living from small farms, which produce 80 percent of the continent’s food. But harvests still lag far behind the rest of the world. We supply the financing and training these farmers need to grow their way out of hunger and build lasting pathways to prosperity.
Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to help them increase their yields and their profits. When farmers become more productive, they help feed healthy communities and create thriving economies.
Job Description
We are seeking a senior field operations and an exceptional project manager to drive Field Operations strategy and execution in Central Uganda. You will be responsible for the following: leading the adoption of trees in the region, market access activities as applicable for cash crops (primarily coffee, macadamia, and trees), input sales, and extension teams to deliver strong farmer impact and operational excellence.
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Responsibilities
Lead the field implementation of the Uganda Vision and Strategy and drive up farmer impact in the region served
Identify and implement the resources, processes, and systems required to achieve the vision and strategy in the region served
Work with the Head of Field Programs and collaborate with Leads of the different departments' programmes (Product Innovations, Commercialisation, Support Teams) and Regions to build alignment, setting objectives and plans that deliver the required programme outcomes.
Line Manager for the members of the field operation team in the Region
Initiate and lead process improvements within the region
Represent FOPs within the country programme in relevant stakeholder forums as required.
Manage the workload of the FOPs Regional team, set priorities and drive execution of all the region-related projects/programme elements.
Drive delivery of high-quality, impactful extension services through multiple channels in the region
Closely collaborate with the Commercial team to achieve market access/input sales targets through strong field team execution, and provide operational expertise and field insights to drive strategic improvements.
Lead research and surveys to scout for suitable programme expansion sites and roll out the OAF programme in new parishes/ districts in the region.
Manage all FOPs Region HQ staff (FOPs Implementation Coordinator, Operations, and Administration Supervisor)
Oversee management of the Regional Field Team.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in development studies/community development/agriculture/social work, and related fields.
4+ years of experience in project management, leadership and people management.
Good experience in project management (execution)
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
Ability to make data-driven decisions, including performance tracking, course correcting, and strategy setting.
Ability to drive commercial results (sales).
How to Apply
Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
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