Field Capability Development Specialist

Job Summary

The Field Capability Development Specialist is responsible for identifying, assessing, and prioritizing the knowledge, skills, competencies, and behavioral gaps of employees, farmers, field staff, and other stakeholders. The position ensures that training programs are based on actual performance gaps, operational requirements, certification standards, and organizational objectives.

The specialist translates identified training needs into appropriate training plans, modules, coaching activities, and competency-development programs and monitors their effectiveness.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

A. Training Needs Analysis

• Conduct regular Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for employees, field staff, farmers, and other target groups.
• Identify knowledge, skills, competency, and performance gaps through:
• Interviews and consultations
• Surveys and questionnaires
• Field observations
• Performance reviews
• Inspection and audit findings
• Certification requirements
• Productivity and operational data
• Assessment and competency tests
• Analyze the root causes of performance gaps and determine whether training is the appropriate intervention.
• Develop a prioritized training needs matrix based on urgency, risk, performance impact, and organizational requirements.

B. Training Planning and Development

• Develop annual and periodic training plans based on identified needs.
• Recommend appropriate training methods, including classroom training, field demonstrations, coaching, mentoring, toolbox meetings, and refresher training.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts to develop training materials and modules.
• Ensure training content is aligned with company policies, procedures, certification standards, legal requirements, and operational needs.
• Develop competency-based training programs for different employee and farmer groups.

C. Field and Farmer Training Assessment

• Conduct field visits to validate actual training needs and determine whether knowledge is being applied.
• Assess farmer and worker competency on required farm practices, safety procedures, environmental practices, human rights, and certification requirements.
• Identify recurring gaps from adoption observations, inspections, audits, and farmer assessments.
• Recommend targeted corrective or preventive training based on identified gaps.

D. Training Implementation Support

• Coordinate with trainers, supervisors, farm coordinators, and department heads regarding training schedules and participants.
• Ensure identified trainees are properly enrolled and trained.
• Support trainers in preparing training materials, attendance sheets, assessments, and other documentation.
• Ensure training records are complete, accurate, and properly encoded in the designated system or application.

E. Training Effectiveness Evaluation

• Evaluate whether training resulted in improved knowledge, skills, behavior, and work performance.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments when applicable.
• Conduct follow-up observations to verify application of learning in the workplace or farm.
• Analyze training results and recommend refresher, coaching, or additional interventions when gaps remain.
• Prepare training effectiveness reports and recommendations for management.

F. Certification and Compliance Support

• Review certification audit findings and nonconformities to identify related training gaps.
• Develop training interventions to address recurring or systemic competency issues.
• Ensure required training is completed and documented before relevant certification or audit activities.
• Maintain evidence of training, competency assessments, coaching, and follow-up activities.
• Support corrective action plans involving training and competency development.

G. Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain an updated Training Needs Analysis database and competency matrix.
• Monitor training completion, attendance, assessment results, and competency status.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual training reports.
• Analyze training data to identify trends, recurring gaps, and priority areas.
• Provide management with data-based recommendations for improving workforce and farmer capability.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Training and Development, Agriculture, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 2–3 years of experience in training, learning and development, field operations, HR, competency assessment, or a related position.
• Experience conducting Training Needs Analysis and developing training programs is preferred.
• Experience in agricultural, farm, cooperative, supply-chain, or certification programs is an advantage.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Training Needs Analysis methodologies
• Competency assessment
• Adult learning principles
• Training design and facilitation
• Data gathering and analysis
• Report writing and documentation
• Training evaluation
• Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Field coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of agricultural and/or certification standards is an advantage

8. Authority and Accountability

The Training Needs Analysis Specialist is accountable for:

• Accuracy of identified training needs.
• Timely completion of TNA activities.
• Quality and reliability of training data.
• Appropriate prioritization of training interventions.
• Monitoring and reporting of training effectiveness.
• Ensuring training recommendations are supported by evidence.
• Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of employee and farmer competency information.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you start immediately?

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person