District Managers / Coordinators

ABOUT US

AgroCenta Limited is a Ghanaian AgriTech company that connects smallholder farmers to markets and financial services through its CropChain and Velociti platforms.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This 36-month project enrolls young people in commercial cassava and maize farming. It aims to transition 4,000 young people into farming and establish decentralized cassava processing centers producing industrial starch and ethanol, and deploy a network of 100+ technology-enabled Field Agents. Farmers are linked to guaranteed offtake markets and digital financial services.

ROLE SUMMARY

District Managers / Coordinators will lead Restore Ghana Project implementation at district level. Under the project's Field Agent model, they supervise teams of Field Agents who deliver extension services, digital onboarding and market information to smallholder farmers, ensuring quality of service and coordinating activities across their districts. They are the project's main presence on the ground, linking farmers, processing centers, communities and local authorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Agent Supervision

• Supervise, coach and manage the performance of Field Agents and operational staff in the district.

• Support recruitment and onboarding of Field Agents from local communities.

• Ensure agents deliver quality Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training, farm visits, and advisories.

• Verify agent activity for commission payments and help sustain retention of at least 80%.

District Implementation

• Coordinate smallholder farmers’ enrolment, land identification and preparation, and input distribution in the district.

• Oversee digital onboarding of farmers onto CropChain and Velociti via the Velociti Mobile App.

• Coordinate harvest, aggregation and linkage of produce to mobile/community processing units and the main processing centers, respecting cassava's 24-hour processing window.

• Support farmer uptake of Velociti savings, microloans, input financing and crop insurance.

Community & Stakeholder Relations

• Build relationships with traditional authorities, District Assemblies, forestry officials and community groups.

• Mobilize women and youth to participate in project activities.

• Handle community concerns through the project's grievance mechanism.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Ensure timely, accurate data collection on farmer registration, crop progress, yields and sales.

• Prepare weekly and monthly district reports and share them with the M&E and programme teams.

• Identify implementation challenges early and propose solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development or a related field.

• At least 3 years' experience in agricultural extension, field operations or community development, including team supervision.

• Proven ability to manage field teams across dispersed rural locations.

• Comfortable with smartphones, mobile apps, and digital data collection.

• Valid motorbike or driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the district.

• Fluency in English and at least one Ghanaian language spoken in the district.

Desirable

• Experience working in mining-affected communities.

• Knowledge of cassava and maize production and aggregation.

• Residence in, or strong familiarity with, the district of deployment.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Team leadership

• Community engagement

• Results orientation

• Problem solving

• Reliability and integrity

• Resilience in field conditions

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• The opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant initiative tackling galamsey, environmental restoration and food security.

• A dynamic, mission-driven work environment at the intersection of agriculture, technology and finance.

• Professional growth and learning opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and detailed CV (maximum 3 pages), including two referees, to info@agrocenta.com with the subject line "Application – District Manager / Coordinator – District Name ".

Application Deadline: 14^th November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AgroCenta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, young people and candidates from mining-affected communities are strongly encouraged to apply.