Field Operations Manager at Heabron

JOB DESCRIPTION

• As the operation manager you will coordinate aggregation of grains and commercialisation within Kwara and Oyo state.

Lead Strategy:

• You will gather evidence and develop a quarterly roadmap detailing the aggregation of new produce and market .
• You will create recommendations on best bets and possible pathways, and set up feedback loops with the CEO to ensure agreement.
• You will conduct background studies, operational and financial estimates and create an impact model for the proposed interventions.
• You will collect data on grains, sales/volumes etc.to analyze markets and market opportunities, be knowledgeable about existing and potential market conditions.

Lead Execution:

• You will coordinate grain purchases from smallholder farmers across Kwara and Oyo state.
• You will organize a seamless arrangement with off-takers to guarantee sales.
• You will train farmers on proper post-harvest handling, grain quality standards, and warehouse systems process.

Relationship/Leadership:

• You will manage relationships with important partners to the success of commercialization projects.
• You will create strategy plans in collaboration with other departments, and gather feedback and build agreement from partners and field team members at all stages of the process
• You will support leaders across Heabron in preparing for commercialization, e.g. by writing talking points to off-takers.
• You may directly or indirectly manage staff and partners involved in projects, and the activities of the field staff involved in the market access projects.

What is in it for you

• Early stage: We are a fast growing company and you are one of our first hire
• Flexibility: You need to adapt quickly and learn alot by doing
• Delayed rewards: You will learn alot of actionable experience on what it takes to go from 0 to 1 to 100.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 2+ years of experience in aggregation,warehousing and commercialisation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills,including storytelling and presentation
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Financial acumen and experience in budget management