Senior Field Coordinator Jobs – Pula

About the Organization

Job Description

Pula is an insuretech firm that provides agriculture insurance design and execution services, specialising in index-based insurance and are backed by top tier VC investors who have invested more than $25 million in the business. Since 2015 we have provided climate insurance to 15.4 million smallholder farmers, 41% of which were women across 19 markets in Africa and Asia who pay an average of $6.8 per season to insure their crops. So far we’ve unlocked over $2.22 billion of capital from local and international insurance markets for climate risks since we started in 2015 and paid out $40.8 million to our client farmers.
Job Summary: Working under the guidance of the Field Associate Manager and Project Managers, Senior Field Coordinators are crucial for overseeing the activities of Field Coordinators and Field Agents/Enumerators. They ensure data collection quality, adherence to guidelines, and smooth field operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the activities of field supervisors/coordinators.
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.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

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.