Monitoring Officer – Wa, Upper West & Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

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

Start Date: Immediately

What does our software do?

Main Duties

Monitor and supervise day-to-day activities of Tractor Operators to ensure adherence to project guidelines and standards.
Track fuel usage, oversee timely refilling, and monitor maintenance of tractors and equipment to prevent misuse or downtime.
Collect and submit accurate, timely reports on tractor utilization, field activities, and productivity to the Project Team.
Assist in collecting payments for tractor services, maintain proper documentation, and reconcile revenue with the Finance unit.
Ensure all operational activities comply with project policies to prevent errors, fraud, or inconsistencies.
Gather relevant data on field progress and farmer feedback to support monitoring and decision-making.
Address operational challenges or disputes between Tractor Operators and farmers promptly and escalate unresolved issues to the Project Team.
Provide on-the-job guidance to Tractor Operators on best practices, safety procedures, and project protocols.
Assist the Project Team in evaluating Tractor Operators’ performance through observation, reporting, and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Qualification/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Operations Management, or related field
Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in agricultural operations, mechanization services, or field supervision
Experience supervising field teams or equipment operators is required.
Experience in tractor operations or fleet coordination
Strong understanding of tractor operations and basic maintenance practices
Knowledge of fuel tracking and equipment management systems
Proficiency in Google Sheets, or mobile data collection tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Conflict resolution and stakeholder management ability.
Strong sense of integrity and accountability.
Willingness to work extensively in field environments
Ability to travel frequently across operational areas.
Valid driver’s license (Class E)
Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
Ability to work in a predominantly field-based role in rural/agricultural environments
Ability to work extended periods outdoors and travel between locations
Ability to work irregular working hours during peak farming seasons

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.