Jobs at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Overview

• Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing the poultry industry through the Noiler bird, a dual-purpose breed that is transforming the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
• We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and farmer empowerment, and we are seeking a talented Data Analyst to help drive our mission forward.

Job Description

• As a Noiler Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting data related to the production, distribution, and performance of Noiler birds.
• Your insights will help optimize operations, improve decision-making, and contribute to the success of our farmers and the overall business.
• This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for leveraging data to drive meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Management: Collect, organize, and maintain data related to Noiler bird production, sales, farmer performance, and market trends.
• Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improving Noiler bird performance and farmer satisfaction.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports, visualizations, and dashboards to communicate insights and recommendations to management and other stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency in Noiler bird production and distribution.
• Market Research: Conduct research on market trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to support strategic decision-making.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data by implementing data quality checks and validation processes.
• Support: Provide data-driven support to the Farmers Satisfaction team, helping them to address farmer inquiries and challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in the agricultural or poultry industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, or similar.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Knowledge of the poultry industry, especially related to Noiler birds, is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on farmers' lives.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

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Details

• Passionate about poultry and helping farmers thrive? Join our team as a Farmers Satisfaction Representative for Noiler and make a real difference! Help empower farmers with the support they need to succeed with this game-changing breed.

Job Purpose

• As a Noiler Farmers Satisfaction Representative, you are expected to recruit rural women as Mother Units (MUs) farmers who raise Noilers intensively for a period of 5 weeks, after which they will sell them to Small Holder Farmers (SHFs) who buy in smaller quantities.
• You will train potential mother units or prospects who are interested in becoming MUs, ensuring they have the necessary facilities and basic knowledge of brooding. Additionally, you will generate SHFs, with a preference for women, to off-take Noiler birds from Mother Units.
• You will also act as an Extension Agent and Enumerator to capture farmer information using the Usomi app and implement the approved Noiler Farmer Satisfaction Plan as directed by the AFSR and Management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage MUs and SHFs through regular visits to weigh birds and gather information on feed intake, drugs, and vaccines, ensuring that the MU is engaging in best brooding practices, with a focus on weight gained and mortality records.
• Organize MU trainings and provide technical support to SHFs as needed.
• Write regular daily, weekly, and monthly reports in line with established templates, and any other reports that may be required from time to time.
• Sustain existing MUs and SHFs while generating new ones, consistent with the goals of the Noiler Business Model and the company's broader objectives.
• Adhere to and enforce discipline, compliance with rules, ethics, and standard operating procedures as provided by the Noiler Business Unit and the company at large.
• Conduct regular MU and SHF satisfaction surveys, develop satisfaction plans tailored to the territory's peculiarities, and make relevant suggestions to management through the AFSR.
• Update management on the progress of the Noiler Business Model, market realities, and competitor activities within the territory through the AFSR.
• Submit regular, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual field reports as required by management on Noiler Business progress and other activities impacting the business.
• Engage with individuals, groups, and organizations in each community on Noiler Empowerment using mobilization, sensitization, and film shows, reporting on these activities within their respective timelines.
• Support MUs in selling their birds after 5 weeks and ensure that the MU restocks and continues in business.
• Deliver presentations to a mix of audiences, from formal meetings with town and community councils to informal meetings with groups of women, using a range of methods to consult with women and youth.
• Identify and partner with other developmental agencies within the territory while keeping management informed.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Previous experience in agriculture, poultry farming, or working with rural communities is highly desirable. Experience in training, recruitment, and farmer engagement is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Problem-solving abilities to address challenges faced by MUs and SHFs.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to interact with diverse groups including women, youth, and community leaders.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Proficient in the use of digital tools like the Usomi app for data capture and reporting.
• Dexterity and physical capability to manage on-ground activities, including farm visits and inspections.

Required Competencies:

• Action Orientation
• Managing Systems & Processes
• Team Building
• Negotiation & Conflict Management
• Integrity & Trustworthiness
• Driving Skills

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work in rural areas and interact closely with the local community, and must be able to speak the local dialect.
• Flexibility to adapt to different working conditions and requirements as the job demands.