Agriculture Officer x12
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- World Vision
- Expires 30 Sep 2020
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
Position Title: Agriculture Officer (12)
Location: Guruve, Mt Darwin, Bindura
Project: FAO ENTERPRIZE (4 months)
Purpose of the Position:
Provide support to agricultural sector in the implementation of the agricultural (crop/livestock) extension component of the ENTERPRIZE grant in compliance with donor/grant requirements. The position entails planning, implementation and capacity building of small holder farmers in LISA in order to increase crop/livestock productivity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Major Accountabilities/ Responsibilities
Facilitate capacity building of small holder farmers on Low Input Sustainable Agriculture (LISA)
Establish and support implementation of farmer field schools and Lead Farmer groups to enhance Crop/livestock productivity
Mobilization and training of Pfumvudza and agroecology
Training farmer groups, small holder farmers and agricultural public extension staff on Black soldier fly (BSF), moringa production and feed formulation
Provide regular support and monitoring of Pfumvudza, agroecology, BSF, feed formulation and moringa demonstration sites
Participate in the planning and monitoring of agricultural (crop/livestock) components of the programme.
Collaborating and networking with other stakeholders on programming issues
Produce regular and timely progress reports
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge and Skills
BSc degree in Agriculture and at least 5 years work experience with a Diploma in Agriculture covering crop and livestock production
Two to five years’ experience in crop and livestock development work
Experience in sustainable agriculture, good agricultural practices in crops and livestock, lead farmer methodologies and related initiatives
Ability to communicate with community structures, other development partners and government agencies.
Ability to work under pressure
Clean class 4 Driver's licence. Ability to ride a Motor Cycle is an added advantage.
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
