OPERATIONS OFFICER – GMB 78 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following vacant positions on a permanent basis.

OPERATIONS OFFICER
The incumbent will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and will be based at Head Office.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• Degree in Agribusiness Management Business Management \Agriculture\ Agronomy or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in agricultural management field.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of GMB Business and Processes.
• Excellent team player with strong, multi-tasking capabilities.
• Good interpersonal, team management skills.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
• Prepares and consolidates annual grain handling plan.
• Monitors adherence to the adopted annual grain handling plans.
• Prepares forthe annual intake strategic seminar.
• Prepares inputs distribution modalities and schedules for depots
• Ensure all agricultural inputs for contract farming/Govemment programs are delivered on time.
• Monitors contract farming agreements to ensure adherence.
• Conducts input reconciliation with suppliers.
• Monitors adherence to operational standards, processes and procedures to ensure a standard operating environment across all depots.
• Drafts and activates contracts for third party storage and contract farming.
• Provide farmer support services to contracted farmers.
• Attends to internal and external queries.
• Any other work related duties as assigned by the superior.