Information Technology
Nairobi
Published On:
11th, May 2023
Closes on:
19th, May 2023
Job closed
Social Media Marketing, Social Media Audit, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing Analytics, Branding, Marketing, Customer service Champion, Serial Entrepreneur, Leadership
Job Description
The Field Manager will report to the Director of Field Operations, while also working closely with other departments to coordinate execution throughout the client journey.
- You understand that we are helping to protect the food security of nations.
- You have an intuitive understanding of rural life drawn from personal or professional experience
- You want to make a difference.
- You are resilient, proactive and have a problem-solvers mindset
- You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
- You are an effective communicator and a good planner
- You are a great team leader
Responsibilities:
Client-Specific Deliverables
- Collaborate with the commercial manager in client engagement, onboarding & contracting and providing recommendations
- Take lead in organizing for internal kick-off meetings in collaboration with Commercial Manager
- Collaborate with the commercial manager in organizing for external kick-off meetings
- Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with key partners and stakeholders across the private and public sector to ensure smooth running of project operations.
- On a quarterly basis, participate in stakeholder fora and seek pitching opportunities
- Oversee nation wide sensitization campaigns while engaging with internal and external stakeholders through collaboration in sectoral activities e.g., policy formulation, project design etc.
- Coordinate with the commercial and insurance operations teams to provide monthly progress reports for all field operations activities
- Coordinate and deliver high level trainings and workshops to Pula’s partners and clients across different industries
- Provide strategic guidance to the field operations team through the Field Associate Manager
Execution of data collection:
- Recruit Field Associate Manager, Field Coordinators and Call Centre Coordinators while providing oversight on Field Agent recruitment
- Build a pipeline of candidates that have performed well in previous seasons for upcoming seasons
- Monitor data collection closely and action any flags through the use of available dashboards
- Provide strategic guidance on data collection issues, unusual events or significant farm losses, ensuring that they are meticulously and indisputably documented.
- Provide accurate timelines for project implementation and completion through collaboration with the commercial and insurance operations teams based on the uniqueness of clients
- Ensure meticulous completion - leave no farm behind.
Evaluate efficiency of service delivery and operations using spending data, while actioning strategic initiatives to keep costs low for field operations and call center teams
- Detailed assessment of real costs by location and responsibility
- Apply ingenuity to find savings wherever possible
- Ensure all expenses are reconciled within policy deadlines.
- Monitor budget vs spend closely
Strategic Development and learning
- Organize post-project team workshops to evaluate key learnings and improvements in the design, tools, and execution of the project
- Coordinating with the innovations and expansion teammates on launching new initiatives and pilots
Other operational work
- Design data collection tools and any other operational related tools where necessary.
- Write content for any stakeholders as asked (internal, clients, etc)
- Other assignments as tasked
Requirements:
- 5 years + experience working in agriculture/ social enterprises. Experience leading field operations or Monitoring and Evaluation department is a must have
- Experience working at national level in a fast moving environment/ startup is an added advantage
- Experience in managing teams remotely is an added advantage
- Deep commitment to the "art of management" and nuances of modern management practice
- Ability to work independently – highly self-motivated
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Highly collaborative, with an outgoing personality and clear and consistent communication
- Detail-oriented, meticulous, and attentive to accuracy
- Ability to grasp complex analytical concepts quickly and thoroughly
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery