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• Work closely with the Project Manager, the
  incumbent will ensure that the FAs and groups are well trained on the SILC
  methodology.
• Carry out post-training supervision and
  mentoring of the FAs to ensure successful internalization of the methodology
  and quality roll-out.
• Conduct training needs assessments of FAs
  through identification of FA performance/management problems and provide
  necessary follow-up training through on-the-job and classroom trainings.
• Offer support to field PSPs and field
  officers to mobilize smallholder farmers and organizing them in order for
  them to affectively participate in supported value chain, identifying
  farmer’s marketing and business capacity building needs.
• In charge of identifying farmers’ and farmer
  organizations(PBAs’) training needs and carrying out targeted support to
  address these and/or organizing, in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Actively promote and assist the formation and
  registration of the relevant producer organizations in order to meet
  marketing challenges.
• Responsible for identifying and providing
  business assistance to growth oriented program supported Value chains to
  grow their business.  Undertaking
  simple client diagnostic study to determine the needs of the clients and
  using this information to propose a course of action.

• Ensure that the FAs submit regular reports
  including, but not limited to:
• Duly filled SILC Field Agent data
  collection forms, clean of errors.
• SILC Monthly narrative reports of
  groups covered by the Field Agent
• SILC Health Diagnosis Form duly
  filled.
• SILC Monthly work plans.
• Ensure that FAs conduct smooth and justified
  transition of SILC groups from one phase to the next and use the SILC
  Health Diagnosis form.
• Identify problems in the above reports and
  rectify before submitting to the Project Manager.
• Actively participate together with other
  staff in regular planning, review, and coordination of activities.
• Mentor and supervise FAs and carry out
  performance appraisal of FAs in the area of jurisdiction.
• Ensure proper mentoring of FAs to become
  Private Service Providers (PSPs) after a stipulated period.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on
  progress of SILC activities in area of operation.
• Perform any other job-related duties that may
  be assigned by the supervisor
• Undertaking periodic marketing information
  tracking, including price, volume of Product from supported value chain on
  offer in various markets, and using this information to appropriately
  advise producers.
• The jobholder will be supporting farmers and
  their organizations in business record keeping, simple forecasting for
  growth
• Supporting farmers to select the most
  profitable/appropriate type of producer organization.
• Tasked with maximizing project assets and
  resources to achieve the greatest impact for our clients. This will
  include innovative management of project budget and resources.

• The applicants for the USAID SOCY Field Agent
  Supervisor jobs should hold diplomas in Business Studies, Education,
  Social Sciences or related qualifications
• Previous experience in rural
  communities/groups is desired
• The applicant must be an experienced
  facilitator.
• Prior experience in savings-led microfinance
  programs is an added advantage.
• The applicant should currently be living in
  the community and speaking the local language.
• Respected by people and community leaders with
  a reputation for integrity.
• Well-known throughout the proposed working
  zone.
• Possess good community mobilization skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Energetic and assertive with a positive
  mind-set.
• Good team player who employs a flexible work
  approach
• Broad knowledge and interest in rural
  development and community initiatives.
• Willingness to commit time to SILC activities
  and objective driven.
• Applicants that have previously worked as
  Field Agents have an added advantage.
• Ability to ride a motor bike for a good part
  of the day with a Riding Permit.
• Applicants should have empathy with Send a
  Cow’s Christian foundation and core values

• Complete SAC Application Form, download
  here
• Submit ‘three key achievements’ according to
  instructions, download
  here

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