RFP 103546 Intern- Agronomy, DR Congo ( Bukavu)

Job Description

• Support all biofortified seed production initiatives and field trials in the area of operation.

  • Assist in conducting experiments, data collection and investigations into field crop problems and develop new methods of growing biofortified crop to ensure more efficient production, higher yields, and improved quality.
  • Support a scaling out strategy/structure for the biofortified crop in the area to ensure that the improved varieties are available for use in the area.
  • Assist in exposing farmers to new farming methods that promote higher yields and profitability.
  • Keep and use detailed records on targeted farmers to enhance the understanding of farmers’ production needs and problems.
  • Assist in communicating farmer production trends, crop conditions, wants/needs/concerns to the appropriate people within the HarvestPlus structure.
  • Assist in conducting demonstrations within farming communities to expose farmers to high nutrient varieties and ensure that farmers adopt them.
  • Participate in training of farmers and staff of local organizations.
  • Assist in organizing farmer extension events.
  • Assist in disseminating nutrition messaging to the targeted beneficiaries.
  • Work with nutrition team to promote preparation and utilization of foods made from biofortified crops.
  • Work with supervisors in the supervision of beneficiary households.
  • Assist in the training of beneficiary households in the biofortification approach.
  • Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

  Requirements

  • Degree in Agricultural Sciences or agribusiness.
  • At least 1 years of relevant experience in field work and working with farmers.
  • Good communication skills in French and fluency in local languages.
  • Basic computer literacy in Word and Excel.