GRASSLAND ASSOCIATION FOR AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
B.P. 10196 Hotel de Ville, Yaounde, Center Region; Cameroon. Tax ID: M082417515225R. Contact@grassland-africa.com. 672.38.32.73

Job Description: Operations Associate
Company: Grassland Association for Agriculture and Development.

Reports to: Operations Supervisor
Location: Adamaoua, Cameroon—with significant time in rural village communities
Remuneration: 250,000 FRS Net
Who We Are
At Grassland Association for Agriculture and Development, we believe in African farmers. We know that with the right resources, they can improve their livelihoods and escape poverty. We also believe that our solutions can be profitable and sustainable, making certain that our farmers have uninterrupted assistance over several years. Our goal is to enable farmers to increase their productivity, access markets, and ensure that their production is properly managed after harvest.
What We Do
We are a food storage, drying, and distribution company that sources products from smallholder farmers, whom we support during the season with input loans and training, so that they can be more productive. We transform the farmers' produce into standardized, graded products that we sell across the country to buyers who can be sure of the quality they receive. In almost three years of operations, we have worked with more than 1000 farmers across almost 1200 hectares of land and conditioned more than 5000 tons of corn.
Outgrower Program
Currently serving about 1006 farmers, our outgrower program provides asset-based credit to smallholder farmers in exchange for maize at harvest. To further improve farmer productivity, we also provide training and extension services, as well as agricultural inputs. Through our program, farmers have seen their yields almost triple, while their incomes have increased by almost 200%. It is our hope to expand this program to reach 100,000 farmers in the next decade.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and hard-working professional who will support our farmer outgrower program by monitoring maize production and strategizing for increased farmer registration and retention. The job will involve overseeing field operations, managing field extension agents, and monitoring credit disbursement, as well as maize production. The Program Associate will receive supervision and guidance from our Operations Supervisor & CEO. It is a field-oriented position, with a consistent blend of fieldwork, data tracking & data analysis. The successful candidate will be willing to get their hands dirty and work closely with farmers, agents, and the logistics team. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, entrepreneurial, and can work in a non-scripted, start-up environment and looking to grow with the company. This role would require significant travel within the Center region and to other production zones. 90 percent is spent in rural areas.
Your responsibilities will include:
Program operations:
● Develop & implement a strategy to improve farmer uptake of the outgrower program;
● Maintain & communicate to farmer groups the production schedule such that farmers are aware of days they are needed on the farm and when they will be receiving inputs;
● Ensure seamless distribution of farmer inputs in a timely manner.
● Work with the Operations supervisor to design and implement technology for less costly, more efficient farm monitoring systems;

● Research and incorporate methods for improved farmer yield;
● Integrate risk mitigation strategies to ensure maximum farmer repayment of credit facilities
● Ensure all regional activities are completed and reports submitted within approved timelines
Program tracking & procurement
● Create and maintain farmer tracking sheet for loan disbursement monitoring and repayment;
● Ensure timely procurement, supply & delivery of inputs for program;
● Work with operations and finance to ensure maintenance of equipment and machinery needed for successful program implementation
● Ensure all team members understand Outgrower farmer eligibility criteria and recruitment procedures before farmer recruitment
Administration
● Undertake all logistical, administrative & financial planning required for successful program implementation;
● Prepare all public communication materials & represent the company at events, forums & meetings that are relevant to the outgrower program;
● Manage and schedule all meetings and events related to the program;
Farmer visits & sensitization campaigns
● Provide weekly updates on planned activities
● Attend monthly farmer cooperative meetings to understand their issues and complaints
● Work with the Operations Supervisor to organize training sessions for farmer groups
● Prepare good quality and detailed training materials for farmers and Purchase Agents that meet established standards within set timelines

Qualifications
● At least three years of professional work experience (experience in operations or management consulting is a plus);
● A demonstrated ability to work on a variety of tasks at the same time, and keep track of a variety of work-streams;
● Passionate about rural development and social enterprises, with demonstrated commitment to working with rural communities
● Must be fluent in English & French (written & oral)
● Problem solver with excellent attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and outstanding work ethic
● Strong analytical skills
● Flexible and adaptable to changing environments; thrives in a bootstrapped culture
● Strong technology skills (knowledge of KoboCollect, Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Dropbox)
● BSc in Agriculture or related field
If you think this is for you, we are excited to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grassland-africa.com on or before January 16th 2026. In your cover letter, please state what excites you the most about this role, and what you think will be most challenging about it.