Job Description

Posted on December 29, 2022

Nutrigreen Investment Ltd is a Zambian private owned agriculture extension and market aggregation Service Company. We equip Micro, Smallholder farmers with postmodern knowledge of agriculture production using modern technologies of smart agriculture. We pursue to ensure food security at household level through a holistic and aggressive approach in discharging our duties in extension service and market driven farming systems. Tenacity is our key ingredient in working, we strive to become an epitome of excellence in Agriculture extension and production.
1. OFFICE ASSISTANT
JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT
An office assistant, sometimes called the Executive Secretary or Personal Secretary, works closely with senior managerial or directorial staff to provide administrative support, usually on a one-to-one basis. The office Assistant will provide full administrative and secretarial support at a senior level to the CEO’s office to ensure the smooth management of the day to day affairs, and most effective use of time. Learn to Handle sensitive and complex issues in a professional and objective manner. The Office Assistant also serves as a liaison to the rest of Senior Management and the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgement, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize when faced with multiple tasks.
DUTIES.

Secretarial support including managing meetings and appointments, drafting and circulating meeting agenda, minutes and all logistics related to meetings both on and off site.
Responsible for organizing travel and logistics including flights, visa requirements, hotel accommodation, reservations, car rental and meeting schedules for all trips.
Monitor and respond to incoming communication to the Executive office including phone calls, emails, letters and walk-ins.
Ability to handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Responsible for managing the Executive’s personal daily schedule in line with their daily requirements.
Manage and prioritise the CEO’s schedules to ensure that his time is focused on critical and strategic issues.
Liaison between CEO and departments/clients to ensure optimal use of his time.
Coordinate communications, track and follow up on requests and identify those of importance which require immediate attention.
Perform routine administration functions such as typing reports, letters and other documents.
Screen telephone calls and open and present correspondence to CEO in order of priority.
Record minutes for monthly Management meetings.
Maintain a correspondence register and a suitable office filing system.
Ensure and maintain confidentiality of all communications and documentation.
Organising and preparing for Board meetings.
Make sure that all office machines, vehicles, motorbikes and all transport systems are in place and running.
Establish, maintain and manage an accessible electronic database and paper filling system in liaison with the data officer.
Perform any other tasks as assigned by Executive Management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills.
Great Skills in Digital and Social Media Marketing.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
Experience of managing and building relationships at all levels including Executives, Senior Management, Clients, the Board of Directors and external partners.
Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills and ability to multitasks.
Preserve and maintain the good name and image of the firm.

SKILLS QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent, with credits or better in English and Mathematics.
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or any relevant equivalent degree from a reputable institute.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.
Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Experience as an Office Assistant would be an added advantage.
Proficiency and Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Public speaking skills is an extra added advantage
Membership of the Professional Secretary Association of Zambia will be an added advantage.

KEY DELIVERABLES

Understand and demonstrate the principles of the Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Capture all operations activities internally and externally.
Arrange CEO’s appointments and Update Calendar.
Organise and Schedule meetings and appointments.
Update CEO’s calendar and follow up on appointments.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to enable professional interaction with a wide range of clients and farmers.
Ability to organise and plan own work.
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
A flexible, proactive approach to work including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise.
Ability to work on your own initiative.
Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
Love for farmers and scaling humanity is critical.
Be ready and willing to travel extensively.

2. POULTRY VETERINARY TECHNICIAN.
DUTIES

Plan & execute Poultry Farmer Trainings and Farm Visits.
Manage Poultry NutriFarm Android App and Poultry Farmer Database.
Plan and Execute vaccination/medication program for Farmers to ensure health of flock is in optimal condition.
Help Farmers Adopt, implement and use Flock Management Plan (FMP)
Ensure maximum operational and financial performance of farmers business by maximizing output with low mortality.
Responsible for the daily round checking to identify Poultry health symptoms and execute action plan to prevent possible outbreak for the registered farmers.
Work together with farm managers/supervisors to ensure strict biosecurity measures & enforce high standard of safety, cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of the poultry houses and farm environment.
Help Farmer through the NutriFarm App to Monitor and record feed and water condition to ensure birds are consuming water and feed that is free from bacteria/Pathogens.
Assist in setup & enforcement of farm audit plan to ensure growth  of Enterprise.

SKILLS QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent, with credits or better in English and Mathematics.
Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Science, Animal Husbandry or any relevant equivalent certification from a reputable institute.
Must be registered with Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) with valid Practicing license and affiliated to Veterinary Council of Zambia (VCZ).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.
Excellent Training, communication and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Experience as a practicing Veterinarian or Veterinary Assistant is an added advantage.
Proficiency and Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Public speaking skills is an extra added advantage

KEY DELIVERABLES

Understand and demonstrate the principles of the Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Capture all operations activities internally and externally on Poultry farming.
Organise and Schedule Poultry meetings and appointments with farmers.
Update and manage Whatsapp Groups and all online lessons.
Active  interaction with a wide range of Poultry clients and farmers.
Ability to organise and implement Lesson Plans for training  work.
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
A flexible, proactive approach to work including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise.
Ability to work on your own initiative.
Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
Love for farmers and scaling humanity is critical.
Be ready and willing to travel extensively.

3. AGRONOMIST
DUTIES

Plan & execute Farmer Trainings and Farm Visits on Our Chili Outgrowers.
Communicating for the most up-to-date information on agricultural methods especially on Chili Production.
Talking to farmers about cropping practices that will increase their economic return.
Comparing new crop cultivars especially Chili peppers against a set of criteria to determine their economic and practical potential, and their limitations.
Encouraging the use of best farming practices and management principles.
Engaging in crop management practices that are responsive to increasing production.
Advocating for soil testing and plant analysis to determine the crop nutrient requirements, then Create and implement fertilizer programs to meet the fertilizer needs of the crop or the land.
Participating in training activities, Conducting and preparing information sessions and lectures for farmers, and other interested groups.
Talking to farmers about farm improvements, and regulators about practices that promote environmental sustainability.
Traveling all over the country to meet farm owners and visit their farms.
Visiting fields to collect soil, do Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, and other changes.
Assisting with plant selection, testing, and sourcing.
Producing reports and presenting the results to clients or management.
Conducting training on products or techniques through educational presentations.
Organise exchange visits for Chili farmers.
Preparing business proposals for funding purposes to farmers.
Participating in tasks such as report preparation, submittal, and peer-reviewing
Ensure maximum operational and financial performance of farmers business by maximizing output with low losses.
Assist in setup & enforcement of farm audit plan to ensure growth  of Enterprise.

SKILLS QUALITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Full Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent, with credits or better in English and Mathematics.
Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Crop, Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or any relevant equivalent certification from a reputable institute.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.
Excellent Training, communication and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Experience as a practicing Agronomist is an added advantage.
Proficiency and Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Public speaking skills is an extra added advantage

KEY DELIVERABLES

Understand and demonstrate the principles of the Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Capture all operations activities internally and externally on Chili farming.
Organise and Schedule Chili meetings and appointments with farmers.
Update and manage Whatsapp Groups and all online lessons on Crop Production.
Active  interaction with a wide range of Poultry clients and farmers.
Ability to organise and implement Lesson Plans for training  work.
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
A flexible, proactive approach to work including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise.
Ability to work on your own initiative.
Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
Love for farmers and scaling humanity is critical.
Be ready and willing to travel extensively.

if you are the person the company is looking for? Kindly email your credentials with reference to  the position being applied for to [email protected]

To apply for this job email your details to nutrigreeninvestment@gmail.com