Backpack Farm Agriculture Program

Franchise Coordinator

The Backpack Farm Agriculture Program (BPF) () is an internationally recognized social enterprise aggregating packages of green agri-tech and training exclusively designed to support smallholder farmers in Kenya and the wider East Africa Community (EAC) to realize their economic potential.

The BPF team is actively recruiting a Franchise Coordinator (junior management) to support expansion of its existing Franchise farm program (distribution and training centers).

Website: www.Backpackfarm.com

Responsibilities
  • The Coordinator for Franchise Development Coordinator will provide technical support and leadership to each BPF Franchise.
  • Communicate weekly with Franchise Managers and Trainers via phone and email.
  • Monitor and evaluate Sales and Training Program at each Franchise Farm and communicate with the Managing Director.
  • Build a pipeline of potential new franchise partners.
  • Develop and design systems and materials to improve Franchise Program efficiency.
  • Assist Managing Director to develop expansion and marketing strategies
  • Manage relationship with technical suppliers to ensure shipments to each franchise farm.
  • Travel independently
Requirements
  • Minimum of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Management or Agriculture related Management.
  • 3-5 years of work / management experience
  • Basic computer skills in MS Office: Word, Excel and Email applications
  • Clear and effective (written and oral) communication skills in both English & Swahili
  • A PLUS but not required: Basic Knowledge of Agriculture Inputs including irrigation.
To Apply

1. Send a cover letter within the email content and attach CV in word or PDF format ONLY to: carolbackpackfarm@gmail.com

2. The CV should use the naming convention: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.doc

3. DO NOT send any extraneous attachments or scanned documents

4. CV should include at least three (3) professional references with email and phone number.

5. Only candidates who make the short list will be contacted for an interview.

6. Closing Date: 4 November 2011

7. Salary and benefits for this position commensurate with the responsibilities


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