Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related course. M.Sc. Agronomy or related discipline will be an added advantage.
  

• At least 2-year hands-on experience in crop production, experience in the cocoa sector is preferred.
  

• Ability to work productively, with minimum supervision, and under pressure.
  

• Ability to manage a team and efficiency in administrative tasks.
  

• Good knowledge of IMS management procedures, documents, and RA requirements.
  

• Strong communication and training skills.
  

• Authority in the management of documents and data.
  

• Manage the process of setting up and implementing the internal management system.
  

• Design the group management plan and conduct training need assessments for farmers.
  

• Prepare certification documentation according to RA specifications and manage data.
  

• Run administrative tasks, and coordinate and supervise IMS staff.
  

• Plan farmers’ training and run training sessions for IMS staff.
  

• Organise internal inspections.
  

• Organise and coordinate the approval committee (responsible for approval of farmers into the certification system).
  

• Coordinate risk management and implementation of the Group Management Plan.
  

• Organise women empowerment activities.
  

• Keep the Certification coordinator informed on progress.
  

• Have a good knowledge of EUDR including planning and organizing the implementation of processes, working methods, and solutions.