Community Engagement Manager

Overview

Leading the hiring, onboarding, training, and performance monitoring processes for Community Engagement Officers and aggregators is the main duty of the Community Engagement Manager. In order for field officers and aggregators to successfully and efficiently deliver their primary outcomes, the manager makes sure they have access to the tools, training, and support they require. The manager oversees the implementation of crucial farmer engagement initiatives including commodities sourcing and training. They develop an onboarding process that aids in identifying high-potential candidates, assessing job aptitude, and determining the level of professional assistance required to engage and retain new talent.

Responsibilities

Oversees the hiring and onboarding of agents, local authorities, and farmer associations into the Sommalife service package.

Oversees the accomplishment of all operational goals, such as the creation of parklands, the planting and maintenance of trees, the sourcing of commodities, and the profile of farmers.

 Guarantees the prompt delivery of essential resources that field officers and aggregators require in order to meet goals.

Serves as the primary point of contact for various corporate and management teams and Community Engagement Officers.

Oversees the work schedules and makes sure that the field employees are meeting the objectives.

Ensures that pertinent resources are supplied by offering leadership and technical assistance to subcontractors and field employees, both full- and part-time.

Looks into and addresses grievances from field employees and affiliated farmer organizations in a variety of operational areas.

Guarantees the tight observance of safety regulations as well as other laws pertinent to community involvement initiatives.

Creates and oversees the implementation of recurring training courses for smallholder farmers, aggregators, and field officers.

Oversees specified projects and makes sure they are completed within the allotted time.

Oversees the execution of ESG initiatives, making sure that regulations are followed and goals are met.

Requirements

BA/BSc/MA/MSc in Business Administration, Agriculture, Project Management, Community Development, or a related field.

5+ years of working experience in rural development, people management and data collection.

Passion for creating solutions to smallholder farmer problems.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done.

Highly effective cross-functional team management.