Direct Seeded Rice Operations Supervisor

Main Purpose

The Direct Seeded Rice Operations Supervisor will report to the VP, Head of CX & DNV Asia, and have a dotted line to the Rekta Ektarya Philippines Lead. The role involves leading pilot initiatives and scaling up Direct Seeded Rice operations in the Philippines through customized offerings. This position requires collaboration with commercial teams, cross-functional partners, and relevant government or industry stakeholders.

Location

PH - Taguig/Canlubang office

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Ownership: Co-own the vision and roadmap for Rekta Ektarya in the focused geography, with plans for nationwide expansion across the Philippines.
• Execution & Scale-Up: Lead the implementation of Rekta Ektarya in pilot geographies and drive commercial scale-up in identified areas.
• Workstream & Resource Planning: Develop geography/cluster-specific workstreams for Rekta Ektarya rollout. Allocate necessary resources and plan digital/physical training.
• Digital Implementation: Oversee the deployment of digital interfaces for farmer registration, data recording, and monitoring.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate with the commercial team on Rekta Ektarya activities from farmer engagement to linking channel partners for distribution.
• Agronomic Support: Ensure delivery of agronomic packages to registered farmers through various platforms and conduct regular follow-ups.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Lead bi-weekly reviews of project progress and monitor for potential issues, coordinating rapid responses as needed.
• Farmer Engagement & Documentation: Document the adoption journey of Rekta Ektarya farmers, including feedback for continuous improvement.
• Partnership Development: Collaborate with external stakeholders to scale the Rekta Ektarya system across the country.

Key Working Relations

• Internal Teams: Collaborate with the Rice Team, Marketing, CAM, MD & Sustainability Teams, Unit Leadership & Commercial Squads, and Field Execution Teams.
• External Partners: Engage with service providers, state agricultural universities, local government units, cooperatives, and farm clusters.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong background in agriculture, agronomy, or rural development.
• Graduate in Agriculture or Business (Management education and agronomic knowledge on rice is an advantage).
• 3–5 years of experience in agriculture/rural industry and government stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and digital tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive field execution.
• Passionate, collaborative, and capable of independent work to deliver results.
• Adaptable to changing landscapes with a venture mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities, communication skills, leadership qualities, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to network effectively across functions and with external agencies.