About the Role
Purpose
This role combines two critical functions. In the field, the manager conducts GPS boundary surveys of every outgrower plot before any seed or input is released, and re-surveys at harvest to verify reported yield against actual acreage. In the office, they maintain all outgrower documentation — farmer contracts, input issuance records, produce intake logs, payment schedules, and compliance certificates. This role is the safeguard against fraud, measurement errors, and contract disputes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct GPS boundary surveys of all registered outgrower plots before input release; produce plot maps Calculate actual plot area for each farmer; flag any discrepancy against farmer-declared area Re-survey and validate yield claims at harvest — compare harvested area with GPS-verified acreage Maintain the master outgrower compliance register: survey date, GPS coordinates, plot size, input issued, produce collected, payment status Draft and issue outgrower contracts in collaboration with the GM; ensure all farmers sign before inputs are released Manage all outgrower input issuance records — seed type, quantity, date, recipient signature Maintain produce intake logs — weight, grade, date, farmer ID, receipt number Support GM with general office administration: correspondence filing, visitor logs, asset register Prepare weekly compliance report for the GM showing survey progress and any anomalies Liaise with Community & Outgrower Relations Manager to schedule survey visits in coordination with farmer availability
Qualifications & Experience
Degree, HND, or professional certification in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Estate Management, or Geography Minimum 2 years field survey experience; proficiency with handheld GPS equipment (Garmin or equivalent) Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) or smartphone mapping apps (Survey123, ODK Collect) is an advantage Strong record-keeping discipline; meticulous attention to data accuracy Computer literacy — Excel for records management is essential Honest, detail-oriented; able to work independently in field conditions Must hold a valid Nigerian driver's licence and be willing to travel daily to farming communities
Work Location: In person