OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Job Description: Operations AssociateCompany: Grassland Association for Agriculture and Development. Reports to: Operations SupervisorLocation: Adamaoua, Cameroon—with significant time in rural village communitiesRemuneration: 250,000 FRS NetWho We AreAt Grassland Association for Agriculture and Development, we believe in African farmers. We know that with the right resources, they can improve their livelihoods and escape poverty. We also believe that our solutions can be profitable and sustainable, making certain that our farmers have uninterrupted assistance over several years. Our goal is to enable farmers to increase their productivity, access markets, and ensure that their production is properly managed after harvest.What We DoWe are a food storage, drying, and distribution company that sources products from smallholder farmers, whom we support during the season with input loans and training, so that they can be more productive. We transform the farmers' produce into standardized, graded products that we sell across the country to buyers who can be sure of the quality they receive. In almost three years of operations, we have worked with more than 1000 farmers across almost 1200 hectares of land and conditioned more than 5000 tons of corn.Outgrower ProgramCurrently serving about 1006 farmers, our outgrower program provides asset-based credit to smallholder farmers in exchange for maize at harvest. To further improve farmer productivity, we also provide training and extension services, as well as agricultural inputs. Through our program, farmers have seen their yields almost triple, while their incomes have increased by almost 200%. It is our hope to expand this program to reach 100,000 farmers in the next decade.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and hard-working professional who will support our farmer outgrower program by monitoring maize production and strategizing for increased farmer registration and retention. The job will involve overseeing field operations, managing field extension agents, and monitoring credit disbursement, as well as maize production. The Program Associate will receive supervision and guidance from our Operations Supervisor & CEO. It is a field-oriented position, with a consistent blend of fieldwork, data tracking & data analysis. The successful candidate will be willing to get their hands dirty and work closely with farmers, agents, and the logistics team. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, entrepreneurial, and can work in a non-scripted, start-up environment and looking to grow with the company. This role would require significant travel within the Center region and to other production zones. 90 percent is spent in rural areas.Your responsibilities will include:Program operations:● Develop & implement a strategy to improve farmer uptake of the outgrower program;● Maintain & communicate to farmer groups the production schedule such that farmers are aware of days they are needed on the farm and when they will be receiving inputs;● Ensure seamless distribution of farmer inputs in a timely manner.● Work with the Operations supervisor to design and implement technology for less costly, more efficient farm monitoring systems; ● Research and incorporate methods for improved farmer yield;● Integrate risk mitigation strategies to ensure maximum farmer repayment of credit facilities● Ensure all regional activities are completed and reports submitted within approved timelinesProgram tracking & procurement● C