Lead Field Supervisor
Good Nature Agro · Lundazi and Luwingu
Posted Mar 31, 2026 · 504 views
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Job description
Field Supervisor is Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of legume production, focusing on beans, groundnuts, and soybeans, across different districts. Candidates should possess expertise in
A.
Private Extension Agents (PEA) & Farmer Management
Identify and select capable farmers to be Private Extension Agents (Lead Farmers).
Manage and audit the workflow of PEAs.
Ensure effective two-way communication between GNA and it farmers through regular meetings
and field visits.
B.
Sales and Marketing
Responsible for developing sales opportunities and converting leads into registered GNA farmers.
Responsible for maintaining business relationships with (but not exclusively): traditional leaders, EPA officers for MOA, GNA partners, prospective partners and influential community stakeholders.
C. Production
Maintain overall responsibility for crop production and achievement of quality and volume targets in the production area.
Support in identifying and select farmers that are able to produce legumes according to the set criteria and SOPs for legume production.
Ensure that the Grower Contract is well explained to growers before receiving inputs loans.
Work closely with PEAs to ensure that all inputs are distributed on time.
Ensure all farmers registered with GNA have signed contracts.
Conduct weekly field visits to monitor crop progress.
Coordinate buyback activities and ensure strict adherence to prescribed SOPs.
Maintain responsibility for 100% loan recovery.
D. Data and Technology
Ensure accurate registration of all farmer data in the GNA system.
Ensure that all documents/records filled in throughout the growing season and buyback are
completed accurately and on time e.g. receipts, dispatch notes, Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and
Grower Contracts.
Ensure timely and accurate collection of crop data for reporting purposes.
Training
Conduct agronomic and technical trainings to PEAs/Lead Farmers to build their extension service
provision capacity and skills.
Supervise demonstration plots
Support PEAs to ensure that all Farmer Field Schools are held during the season.
F. Other
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1. Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Science or Agricultural Marketing.
- 2. At least two years of experience working with small-scale farmers.
- 3. Certified Seed inspector will be an added advantage.
- 4. Ability/readiness to ride a motorcycle.
- 5. Basic knowledge and understanding of the agriculture industry in Zambia
- 6. Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
- 7. Possess good facilitation skills.
- 8. Proficient in English, speaking and writing.
- 9. Able to speak/understand one or more - local language
- 10. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- 11. Demonstrate project management skills.
- 12. Sober minded, with ability to work as a team and with other organizations/partners.
- 13. Ability to plan ahead and report on time.
- 14. Has passion for small-scale farmers.
- 15. Willing and ready to live in a rural community.