Field Manager

About KOMAZA: KOMAZA is an organization currently operating in Kilifi County that works with farmers. Instead of giving aid, KOMAZA invests in farm families by planting top-quality crops that generate life-changing income for families. 

Although we work to serve the poor, we operate more like a business than traditional non-profit organizations. 

In line with our organizational plans we are looking for a highly motivated, organized, responsible, intelligent and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Field Manager.

Industry: Social Business / International Development / Start-Up / Non-Profit

Department: Operations

Location: Field work within Kilifi County, Office work in Kilifi Town

Reports to: Operations Manager

Supervises: Field Officers and Recruiters

Comp/Benefits: Competitive, provides for a comfortable standard of living in Kilifi, Kenya

Application Deadline: Open until successful candidate is hired

Start Date: As soon as available

Job Objective: Field Managers are responsible for overseeing KOMAZA’s field operations in their designated project area. 

This will involve: staff management (including employee training), community mobilization, logistics management, planning, organization and management of crop planting and crop maintenance as well as coordination with other staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Staff Management - Supervise all of the field staff in your area; working to hire, train, and manage them and ensure that they are performing their jobs satisfactorily.
• Community Mobilization - Interact with community leaders and other groups to secure support of and assistance with the project. Educate the community on the KOMAZA projects and their benefits.
• Management of crop planting and maintenance - Manage the proper execution of all crop planting and maintenance activities including the logistics and delivery of tools and inputs to farmers. Track the progress of all farmers and crops and prepare regular reports requiring detailed records for tracking progress.
• Coordination with the Director of Operations and Continuous Improvement - Report regularly to the Operations Director on the status of all; projects, staff, planting and maintenance activities. Maintain close communication with other head office staff on all matters regarding to our field-based work in your area.

Qualifications & Experience

The candidate needs to possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Forestry or Community Development.
• Over five (5) years of relevant work experience managing projects and teams of employees; strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience mobilizing communities to form self-help groups for various projects.
• Strong communication skills in Kiswahili and English (Kimijikenda preferred but not required).
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word and Excel), internet research and email.
• Driving license required, Experience riding motorbikes preferred.

To Apply

Please visit The Application Page to begin the application process.