Stewardship Officer - UPL Ghana

UPL is a leader in global food systems and with the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US$5 billion, UPL has presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of world’s food basket and focused on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain.

Under the supervision of the Stewardship Officer W&CA / AMEANZ, the Stewardship Officer Ghana will:

• Promote the responsible use of plant protection products
• Minimise potential risks to human health and the environment
• Maximise the benefits of product use
• Develop, implement, and participate in the design of training tools adapted to various audiences (producers/farmers/technicians/agricultural technicians/institutional structures/etc)
• Participate in the design of training courses (analysis of users' needs)
• Propose, design, and assist in the development of new training tools (PowerPoint, brochure, leaflet, etc)
• Produce pedagogical and methodological tools
• Carry out training activities with clients
• Carry out and running training courses

• Maintain follow-up documents (budgets, database, trainees, attendance lists, weekly, monthly, and annual training reports)
• Participate in prospecting and promotional activities
• Assist in the continuous improvement of training activities
• Set up the follow-up and evaluate training courses
• Collect information from the field and suggest innovations
• Measure end-user satisfaction and company perception and propose and implement measures for continuous improvement
• Maximise the use of plant protection products through proper application:
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair of treatment equipment
• Maintain relationships with key market partners and players and represent the company to government departments and professional organisations

Job profile

• Master degree in (agriculture/agronomy) with a minimum of 3 years professional experience.

Performance criteria

• Ability to conduct training courses within the set deadlines

Technical skills

• Mastery of technical issues of major crops in West Africa (cotton, market gardening, cereals, cocoa, industrial plantations, etc.)
• Knowledge of the risks/benefits related to the use of phytosanitary products in West Africa.

Behavioural skills

• Autonomous, with good interpersonal skills and an interest in human relations and communication
• Willingness to make proposals
• Responsible and proactive
• Organised

Other requirements:

• Driving licence
• Internet
• Office tools (Pack Office)