FIELD OFFICER - AGRO OPERATIONS AT ZAPH & ZOE

About Company:

We strongly believe in the untapped potentials in Africa and the role it can play in transforming global businesses. Our business model is designed to address the fundamental challenges associated with international trade.

Job Description:

Quality Supervision & Control:

• Inspect and verify product quality at source (farms, processing sites)
• Ensure all products meet our export standards before acceptance
• Reject substandard products and provide feedback to suppliers
• Conduct random quality checks throughout the supply chain
• Document quality reports and maintain records

Field Leadership:

• Coordinate with farmers, suppliers, and local aggregators
• Lead by example—show people how things should be done
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farming communities
• Train farmers/suppliers on quality requirements
• Resolve conflicts and handle issues professionally

Operations Coordination:

• Oversee collection, sorting, cleaning, and packaging at field level
• Coordinate logistics: transportation, storage, delivery schedules
• Manage field workers and casual labor when needed
• Track inventory and product movement from farms to warehouse
• Ensure timely delivery of products to processing/export facilities

Proactive Problem-Solving:

• Anticipate challenges (weather, supply shortages, quality issues)
• Develop and implement solutions independently
• Report critical issues immediately with recommended actions
• Find ways to improve processes and efficiency
• Adapt quickly to changing conditions

Communication & Reporting:

• Provide daily/weekly reports on field activities
• Update management on product availability, quality, and market conditions
• Maintain clear communication with headquarters
• Document all transactions and activities
• Be responsive to calls, messages, and urgent requests

Requirements:

• Strong Leadership – People naturally follow your lead. You command respect through your actions and integrity
• Self-Starter Mentality – You don't wait to be told what to do. You see gaps and fill them
• Quality-Obsessed – You have high standards and won't compromise on quality
• Highly Responsive – You answer calls, reply to messages, and act urgently when needed
• Proactive Thinker – You spot problems before they happen and fix them
• Independent Worker – You thrive with minimal supervision and make sound decisions on your own
• Passionate & Committed – You genuinely care about the success of our operations and take pride in your work

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2-5 years’ experience in agricultural field operations, quality control, or farm management
• Understanding of agricultural commodities (grains, seeds, produce)
• Experience working directly with farmers and rural communities
• Strong inspection and quality assessment skills
• Ability to work in rural/remote areas
• Basic smartphone skills (WhatsApp, photos, simple reporting apps)
• Physical fitness (fieldwork involves walking, standing, lifting)

Salary

Application Closing Date: 12th December, 2025

Application Instructions:

Send your CV and a brief note (5-7 sentences) explaining:

• Your most significant achievement in a field/leadership role
• Why you should be considered for this role
• Why you don't need constant supervision to excel

Email: zzexportcompany@gmail.com

Subject: Field Officer Application – [Your Name]