Job Description
Come join our team as an Extension officer
What you need to do
- Introduce new farmers to the collection center.
- Engage in agricultural activities and meet with farmers and government organizations to stay updated on the latest agricultural technologies to ensure vegetables and fruits are properly grown.
- Encourage current farmers to improve their crop's harvest and quality.
- Ensure sustainability and consistency of quality and availability of fruits and vegetables.
- Visit agricultural sites and document maintenance.
- Identify new sourcing locations and products that can be sold in supermarkets.
- Work closely with farmers.
- Communicate the current conditions of products to the collection center team.
- Identify current issues, future risks and opportunities and inform the head office team.
- Conduct the required farmer training programs.
- Conduct center staff quality related trainings.
- Lead the relevant agricultural projects while monitoring and documenting progress.
- Ensure stock maintenance for agricultural projects.
What you need
- Should possess a Diploma in Agriculture, with sound technical knowledge and management skills or an equivalent Professional Qualification
- Minimum 1-2 years' work experience in a similar capacity.
- Should have good communication skills (English/Sinhala/Tamil).
- Knowledge of the internal and external environments of the industry.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Task prioritization, time management and the ability to multi-task while being a good team player.
- Should be able to work independently to meet deadlines.
- Possess a valid driving license and have access to a motorbike to support business-related travel.
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