Job Description
Main Duties
- Monitor and supervise day-to-day activities of Tractor Operators to ensure adherence to project guidelines and standards.
- Track fuel usage, oversee timely refilling, and monitor maintenance of tractors and equipment to prevent misuse or downtime.
- Collect and submit accurate, timely reports on tractor utilization, field activities, and productivity to the Project Team.
- Assist in collecting payments for tractor services, maintain proper documentation, and reconcile revenue with the Finance unit.
- Ensure all operational activities comply with project policies to prevent errors, fraud, or inconsistencies.
- Gather relevant data on field progress and farmer feedback to support monitoring and decision-making.
- Address operational challenges or disputes between Tractor Operators and farmers promptly and escalate unresolved issues to the Project Team.
- Provide on-the-job guidance to Tractor Operators on best practices, safety procedures, and project protocols.
- Assist the Project Team in evaluating Tractor Operators’ performance through observation, reporting, and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Qualification/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in agricultural operations, mechanization services, or field supervision
- Experience supervising field teams or equipment operators is required.
- Experience in tractor operations or fleet coordination
- Strong understanding of tractor operations and basic maintenance practices
- Knowledge of fuel tracking and equipment management systems
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, or mobile data collection tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Conflict resolution and stakeholder management ability.
- Strong sense of integrity and accountability.
- Willingness to work extensively in field environments
- Ability to travel frequently across operational areas.
- Valid driver’s license (Class E)
- Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
- Ability to work in a predominantly field-based role in rural/agricultural environments
- Ability to work extended periods outdoors and travel between locations
- Ability to work irregular working hours during peak farming seasons
