Key Responsibilities:

1. Farmer Training & Support

· Organize and deliver training sessions for farmers on GAP, agroforestry, pest and disease management, and post-harvest handling.

· Support farmers in adopting climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices.

· Promote farmer awareness on child labor prevention, gender inclusion, and environmental stewardship.

2. Sustainability Program Implementation

· Assist in the implementation of sustainability and certification standards (Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, or company-specific programs).

· Monitor farmer compliance with sustainability and regulatory frameworks such as EUDR.

· Distribute and monitor the use of inputs such as seedlings, shade trees, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

3. Data Collection & Traceability

· Register farmers into digital systems and conduct polygon mapping of Soya farms.

· Ensure accurate and timely data entry for farmer profiles and production records.

· Support internal audits, verifications, and traceability checks.

4. Community Engagement

· Act as the company’s representative at community level and maintain positive relationships with farmer groups and cooperatives.

· Support implementation of livelihood, youth, and women empowerment initiatives in cashew-growing areas.

· Report on challenges faced by farmers and recommend solutions to supervisors.

5. Reporting & Feedback

· Prepare and submit timely field reports, including farmer training attendance, compliance status, and community feedback.

· Highlight risks, challenges, and success stories from the field to inform program improvement.

Qualifications & Experience :

- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Science, or related field

- At least 2–3 years of field experience in Soya or other agricultural value chains.

- Experience in training farmers and implementing sustainability programs preferred.

- Knowledge of certification standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., EUDR) is an advantage.

- Proficiency in digital data collection tools (ODK, Kobo, FarmForce, etc.) and MS Office applications.

Candidate Preferred Location (Any of): Benue, Kaduna, Niger, Taraba or Plateau States

Field Officer (Soya)