Field Officer (Business Development)

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the position of Field Officer (Grade 11) that has arisen in our organization on a 1-year fixed term employment contract basis. The successful candidate will be based in Mashonaland West.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and leading horticultural production activities.
• Ensure adequate inputs are securely stocked and effectively managed i.e., seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, fuel and other supplies.
• Ensure inputs stock drawdowns are properly recorded and monitored.
• Update project stakeholders on key field operation activities.
• Implement and monitor day-to-day activities in liaison with project stakeholders i.e., implementing plans and schedules for planting, crop management, harvesting and crop marketing.
• Develop a protocol/handbook on the production of export horticultural crops.
• Keep proper financial records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Assist in overseeing all operations and asset use, maintenance, and safekeeping.
• Produce weekly. and monthly activity reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• A diploma in Agriculture, Crop Science or Horticulture.
• Prior experience in farm management and horticulture is an added advantage.
• 2-3 years relevant working experience.
• A clean class 3 driver's licence is a must.
• Organisational Awareness.
• ConceptualThinking.
• Information Seeking.
• Interpersonal relationships.

Other

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, certified copies of qualifications and a detailed CV addressed to: hr@timb.co.zw, clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, "FIELD OFFICER" 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.