Field Extension Officer at McCain Foods

About the Job

Purpose of the Job

• The Field Extension Officer is responsible for ensuring the correct variety mix of potatoes are contracted, planted and harvested in accordance with timelines and agreed pricing so to deliver the required volumes and quality at the right time and the right price to the production team.
• He/she is responsible for expanding grower base and volumes, ensure compliance with company guidelines and provide technical support to growers. Monitor fields on two weekly basis, highlight risk to the Company and Growers and ensure that Growers are GAP and legal compliant.

Key Performance Areas

• Raw volume delivery
• Quality measurement and improvement of raw material quality
• Yield increase strategy implementation
• Deliver cost management
• Grower Agreement & Practices Compliant
• Communication, technology transfer and capacity building

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors Agric Degree in Agronomy/Crop production or Crop Science

• Advantage will be given to applicants who are AVCASA and BASOS certified.
• At least 4 -6 years operational agricultural experience of which at least 4 years should be potato production related in a similar role advisory role
• Valid EB Drivers License (Code E)
• Exceptional knowledge and understanding of agricultural production systems and variables, e.g. crops, climate, disease, fertilization, irrigation, soils, etc.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging operational environment.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strong technical potato knowledge
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment