Field Operations and Compliance Associate

Working at Vitara

Welcome to Vitara, a social enterprise committed to creating sustained income and impact for rural people in West Africa. We are a Dutch-Ghanaian scale-up that is passionate about driving economic growth and social development for smallholder farmers in rural communities in West-Africa. We believe that by empowering individuals to create their own livelihoods, we can make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. At Vitara, we value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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Location: Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana

Work Schedule: National Service

What does our software do?

Main Duties

Support field activities including data collection, farmer engagement, and project rollouts.
Support training and onboarding of field agents, community facilitators, and cooperative leaders.
Monitor progress and provide timely field reports and recommendations for improvement.
Ensure field activities comply with company standards, partner agreements, and environmental/social safeguards.
Conduct periodic audits and verification of field data to maintain integrity and traceability.
Track compliance metrics and document corrective actions when needed.
Work closely with the Business Development Unit to implement new and ongoing projects.
Translate project proposals into actionable field implementation plans.
Gather field insights and data to support project reports, proposals, and partner communications.
Support data validation and impact measurement through TreeSyt and other tools.
Ensure operational logistics (materials, tools, and reporting) are efficiently managed.

Qualification/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Environmental Science, Rural Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in field operations, compliance, or project coordination (preferably in agritech, NGO, or sustainability sectors).
Strong understanding of compliance standards (ESG, traceability, donor reporting, or certifications).
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to travel regularly to field locations and work with diverse teams.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or data collection tools (e.g., Power BI)

Application Process

This position is open to all qualified applicants. However, as part of our Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) initiatives, we particularly encourage applications from females.

Interested candidates should send an application via the form provided.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.