Project Officer -Agronomist

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Project Officer -Agronomist

The Role:

The Project Officer will provide technical supervision to project teams by ensuring that Food for Asset/Livelihoods and Agricultural projects under World Vision are appropriately designed, implemented, monitored, and reported. The position holder will also serve as the main technical person for all agricultural and natural resource management-related activities. S/he will work closely with the Project Manager and ensure participatory technology development through participatory trials and research on improved agricultural-based production methodologies, technical training, extension dry land crop production, and sustainable water management. The position holder will also support potential farmers in the creation of kitchen gardens, provide technical support, and also ensure extension services for broader adoption. S/he will support improved technologies, farmers' field school, and community-based natural resources management approaches.

Key Responsibilities: Supervision

• Technical Supervision
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
• Capacity Building

Essential:

• A degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Agronomy/ Agriculture Extension/ Soil and Water Engineering/ Environmental Management/Natural Resources Management or related field.
• At least three years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience of working with rural communities and participatory planning.
• Good understanding of dry land farming (crops, rangeland and livestock)
• Good understanding of community mobilization and participatory methods.
• Mature and confident to deal with Government authorities at all levels, communities and community leaders.
• Able to build strong relationships and partnerships with Government agencies, private partners, community leaders and other stakeholders.

Working Environment:

The position Will be based in Galkacyo with frequent travel to the field

World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Academic certificates will be verified with the issuing institution.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only