Field Supervisors

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Field Agents/Enumerators.
• Ensure Field Agents understand and adhere to data collection protocols and guidelines.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor data collection processes.
• Provide on-site training and support to Field Agents.
• Review completed questionnaires for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure timely submission of all completed questionnaires.
• Address any issues or challenges faced by Field Agents in the field.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the Field Associate Manager and Field Coordinator.
• Prepare regular reports on field activities and data collection progress.
• Ensure all data collection equipment is well-maintained and functional.
• Promote and uphold Pula’s values and mission in all field activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Field Associate Manager.

Who you are:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCES:

• Diploma/Certificate in Business, Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture or any other related field.

MUST HAVE A SMARTPHONE

• With Android version 7 and above plus access to Google Play Store.
• Good internet access, enough storage space and should be GPS enabled.

Experience in data collection and working with farmers in rural settings is an advantage

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in local languages spoken in the district.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Experience in data collection and working with farmers in rural settings is advantageous.
• Ability to manage checklists, work plans, and logistics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle field challenges.

Some more expectations:

• Our team is deeply field based. We hire from the areas that we are working, rather than focusing on hiring only from capital cities or major metropolitan areas.

• The individuals best suited for these positions are those who are comfortable speaking in relevant local languages and moving around rural areas.

Remuneration:

• Compensation will be based on the number of supervised polygons completed and accepted by the data quality team and the client.
• Wages are paid for completed accurate work – per survey/ per farmer visit.
• All Applicants are required to have a valid bank or mobile money account for financial transactions

What Pula will bring to the table

• Growth potential: At Pula, we are building the systems that enable farmers worldwide to access insurance, using technology to insure this previously uninsured worldwide. We work in over 19 countries across Africa and Asia, and by 2023, have facilitated crop insurance cover to over 5 million farmers, 40% of which are women. We are a for profit, and have raised over $25 million from leading venture and institutional investors as well as developed philanthropic relationships with private foundations and bilateral donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and German Insure Resilience Solutions Fund that have accelerated investments in our target markets.
• Market Leader: Not only is the opportunity massive, but Pula is by far the market leader in it’s category with 11m farmers insured as of 2023.
• Solid: Pula has been funded by leading venture capital investors (Omidyar Network, ACCION, MercyCorps) and global philanthropic institutions (MasterCard Foundation, CGAP/World Bank as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). Pula closed an oversubscribed $20m series B funding despite the economic downturn.

• Respected: Winner of the Singapore FinTech Festival 2019, Winner of The InsureTech of the Award, Africa. Featured on TED talks, The New York Times, The Economist.
• Impact and creation: This is a high-impact role, that offers a unique opportunity to bring the company to the next level, whilst developing new strategies, approaches and ideas.
• Leadership: The founders & CEO foster a culture of transparency, respect, high performance, pragmatism, execution and personal development.
• Purpose: It is rare to find a professional opportunity that offers accelerated professional development and a life purpose. Pula is going through a second phase of accelerated growth that will naturally provide professional development, whilst contributing to the financial stability of small farmers in the emerging markets.
• Remuneration: Competitive base salary accordingly with seniority and experience, commission on closed sales and an employee share option plan that offers an attractive equity upside.

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