Global Field Digitalisation
Manager
Starting Date: ASAP
Contract type: Full-time and open-ended
Annual Salary: if hired in Lahore – 6,773,600 PKR, if in Delhi – 30,42,400 INR commensurate with
relevant experience and skills
Location: Lahore, Pakistan or Delhi, India
Application closing date: 28.09.2024


About this role
The role of Field Digitalisation Manager was established in 2022, and since then significant
foundation work has been done including formulation of field data policy, data governance
processes, digitalisation rollout strategy and field data tools selection. We are using a variety of
tools including Power BI, Comm Care, ODK and QGIS.
The rollout of our new field data app has started in Pakistan and India, which will make data
collection easier and lead to improved data quality. Meanwhile Better Cotton has evolved in new
dimensions, creating demand for new types of field data and result insights for impact. We intend to
grow a team, under the remit of by this position, which can respond by delivering Impact evidence
digitalisation and geospatial innovations.
Responsibilities
1. Rollout Field Data Policy

• Develop and implement policy rollout plan, identify changes to other functions and

implement capacity building plan for CT and PPs (if needed)

• Support the country management in the implementation of the Field Data Policy.
• Develop field data standards and maintain field data framework

plan
3. Geospatial Innovation

• Design and execute pilots to streamline geospatial data collection (polygonal fields

and others) in diverse field conditions

• Design and execute pilots to harness the potential of remote sensing in determining

cotton acreage and yield estimation

• Ensure diversification of field data collection tools with continuous effort to achieve

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• Ensure that field data collection tools are placed to handle geospatial data and

engage our in-house IT Services team to support with storage, management and
visualisation of geospatial data. 4. Impact Evidence digitalisation
• Work on conceptualising ideas on how impact credits can be designed based on field
data input and how credits will reach back to the farmers
5. Capacity Building

• Engage in-country digitalisation staff on tools and processes related to field data

digitalisation, GIS/RS, impact crediting 6. Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with Impact, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and IT teams to
digitalisation efforts into core operational activities.
7. Manage field digitalisation resources:

• Budget holder for field digitalisation expenditure
• Line manages 2 x global FD team members
• Line or matrix manage country digitalisation team members

Expected Behaviours:

• Technical knowledge: You will gain and maintain a deep technical knowledge of our

software, including its layered functionality, reporting capabilities, data schema and business
logic. Furthermore, you will understand how the tools integrate with other internal IT tools
and the relevant data flows.

• Management rigour: You will have a working knowledge of product, project and/or change

management methodologies, and always be seeking to learn about new approaches and
frameworks in these areas.

• Communication skills: You will be a star communicator, exhibiting strong stakeholder

engagement skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with people from
diverse cultures and backgrounds.

• Adapting to changes: This role requires someone that can be adaptable to change and

maintain flexibility in unexpected circumstances, thriving in fast-paced environments.

• Strategy management: You must formulate and execute strategic plans that align with

business objectives, identifying and mitigating organisation risks and ensuring that the
software tools that are used function optimally.

• Budget monitoring: You will be responsible for budget monitoring and invoice allocation and

must ensure that money is spent wisely to meet project objectives while minimising costs.

• Team management: You are responsible for managing the global Field Digitalisation team,

fostering a positive work environment, monitoring the team's performance against goals and
provide regular feedback that helps team members improve their performance.

We are looking for someone who has
The selected candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:


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Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• University degree- or equivalent higher education qualification, in a relevant technical

field with an interest in sustainability.

• At least 10 years' work experience in the fields of IT product, project and/or change

management, managing objectives, KPIs and SLAs

• Minimum 1 year’s line management experience

• Ability to work with people from different cultures

• Proficient in English (written and verbal)

Desirable

• Experience with supply chains, textiles, not-for-profit organisations and/or

sustainability standards

• Background in User Experience, Interaction or Service design, including creating

wireframes and prototyping

• Understanding of chain of custody and/or traceability technologies

• Experience in 1st or 2nd line (IT) Support
  

What we offer
• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the office
• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year

• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
• Continuous learning and development

• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas

• Enhanced parental benefits

• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
  

Working arrangements
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in Lahore, Pakistan or Delhi,
India. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm and the option to
work from home two or three days per week. Travel will be required.


Apply now
Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send, in English, a detailed CV and a
brief cover letter (2 pages maximum) to Better Cotton via the below link.

Application for Field Digitalisation Manager

Application deadline: 28.09.2024


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About Better Cotton
Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of
37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton
mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the
environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now
grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our
efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments.
Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.


About our Values
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)
  

Being you @ Better Cotton
Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the
management of natural, human, and financial resources.


We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk
of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary
action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution.
Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening
checks.


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