Wefarm Jobs in Kenya

Introduction


Wefarm, the world’s largest farmer-to-farmer digital network, enables farmers to connect with one another to solve problems, share ideas and spread innovation. Utilising the latest machine learning technology, Wefarm’s service works both online and over SMS. Knowledge shared on Wefarm can help farmers to produce higher quality product, increase yields, gain insight into market pricing, tackle the effects of climate change, diversify agricultural interests, and much more.

Wefarm Engagement Head of Product Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with our teams in Africa you’ll manage all aspects of our product development and vision. You’ll need to excel at translating raw research and complex concepts into clear understandable ideas and plans. As the first dedicated product person in the company you’ll be comfortable getting your hands dirty on the end to end product process, and interacting with all departments of Wefarm – from CTO, data science and engineering to field teams in Africa. The role will also have opportunities for international travel.

Here’s What You Bring To The Table

Curious You ask why, you explore, you’re not afraid to blurt out your crazy idea or call a farmer in Uganda to find the answer
Do-er You have a bias toward action, you try things, even if sometimes you fail.
Passionate You care about being part of a team, love enabling others and bringing them together around what’s possible
Communicator You can communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively with a wide range of people spanning farmers to international business partners

Qualifications

  • At least 8 to 10 years experience in product roles – you may be a product manager ready to take the next step or a an experienced HoP looking for an exciting new challenge
  • Skilled in wireframing with best UX/UI principles and ability to define product roll-out strategy. Happy to combine strategic product leadership with getting your hands dirty
  • Knowledge of AARRR metrics, particularly Activation and Retention, and the mechanics of increasing MAU on a network style platform
  • Experience with network platforms, and/or SMS or chat-like services a definite bonus
  • Experience of startups and the challenges and opportunities of early stage growth companies desirable
  • A great manager and leader, able to step in as a senior member of the team and build our product team over time

    How to apply

  • To apply for this role craft your (short) cover letter and resume story around four key metrics:

  • Product innovation
  • Engagement
  • Retention
  • Revenue
    Please send your application by 18th February, 2018 to:

    jobpm1@wefarm.org

    For more information and job application details, see; Wefarm Engagement Head of Product Jobs in Kenya




    Wefarm Engagement Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

    Job Description

    The Field Coordinator FC will play a key role in being the face of Wefarm in the field and

    supporting the biggest number of farmers possible to join Wefarm. The FC will spend a lot of time in farming communities introducing Wefarm to key influencers and joining farmers to the service.

    Responsibilities

  • County Strategy: support Head of Field in the development of an innovative strategy to cement Wefarm presence in the counties
  • Growth and spread: maximize on the innovative strategies and support it’s scaling to 10 counties.
  • Team Building: build, mentor and coach a strong Brand Ambassadors network on the ground, and build a culture of putting Wefarm users first
  • Business Development: analyze market trends and competitors landscape at county level and keep the rest of the team up to date on county market trends.
  • New user numbers
  • Number of new counties expanded to
  • Number of relationships established with local farmer groups, agro-dealers and agronomist networks
  • Efficient communication between field and the office
  • Brand Ambassador BA team satisfaction

    Qualifications

  • Experience of working directly with small-scale farmers and the farming community (possibly in extension services or similar)
  • Experience managing people (you will have a team of Brand Ambassadors working with you)
  • Knowledge of marketing channels and techniques within rural, agricultural settings
  • Experience in planning and executing projects and activities
  • Ability to communicate well on the radio and other media channels
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Comfortable working hard in a startup environment. Part of that would require someone resourceful and flexible, who is able to adapt to various circumstances and help make the most of any situation – one day in the office in Nairobi and the next talking with farmers in the field
  • Passionate about Wefarm’s social business model and pioneering approach – particularly peer to peer knowledge sharing among farmers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    N.B. You must have the right to work in Kenya
    B2C sales experience would be a bonus

    How to apply

    To apply, please send your CV and a (short) cover letter that answers the following question:

    Among the 47 counties in Kenya, choose one that you would comfortably look to work with. Share with us the strategies you will use to reach 40% of the farming community in the county you have chosen.

    Please send your application by 18th February, 2018 to:

    jobKEFT2@wefarm.org

    For more information and job application details, see; Wefarm Engagement Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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