Agriculture Production Officers-Agronomy (4) (HARVEST & SAHWIRA) Mudzi, Mutoko, Murehwa, Beitbridge
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- Welthungerhilfe
- Expires 10 Jan 2026
- Mashonaland East
- Full Time
Job Description
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest, privately held, non-denominational, and politically independent German non-governmental organizations in development co-operation and emergency relief. Primarily in co-operation with local partner organizations, its task is to contribute to improved income and nutrition for the poorest rural populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Welthungerhilfe has been implementing projects in Zimbabwe almost continuously since 1980. Currently, the organization together with its partners has projects in 5 Provinces. Sector focus is on Food and Nutrition security including WASH, and when necessary, Emergency response.
This EU-funded multi-partner consortium project, Hubs for Agricultural climate Resilience, Value Chains, and Sustainable Transformation in Zimbabwe (HARVEST)- aims to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods through the transformation of smallholder farming systems into commercially viable, inclusive, and climate-smart value chains. The initiative builds on the premise that mobilized and capacitated farmer groups, when linked to sustainable agribusiness hubs and community-based MSMEs, can drive systemic change towards improved and resilient household incomes. The project is committed to agroecological farming principles. The project operates in a dynamic environment where economic volatility, climate shocks, and policy shifts can challenge implementation. Its strategy includes strong private sector partnerships to navigate these risks commercially, and continuous dialogue with local governance structures to ensure alignment, ownership, and political sensitivity.
The "Sustainable Agribusiness Hubs and Wholesome Initiatives for Rural Advancement"
(SAHWIRA) project is funded by the European Union (EU) and will be implemented through a consortium partnership led by SAT, with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) as Co-Implementing Partner. SAT will spearhead field implementation in Mwenezi and Chiredzi districts, while WHH will lead activities in Beitbridge district, with structured cross-learning opportunities between both organizations. This agricultural development project targets smallholder farmers to transform climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices and strengthen value chain linkages. The initiative aims to capacitate smallholder farming households to adopt improved production and post-harvest management techniques for sesame, sunflower, small grains, castor beans, paprika, and chillies, generating incremental gross farmer revenues.
Job Description
The Agricultural Production Officer(s) will provide technical support to farmers on selected agro-value chains including agronomic advice, climate-smart agriculture, agroecological production, & capacity building for smallholder farmers across three value chains: climate-smart dryland crops, horticulture, & non-timber forest products/underutilized traditional crops.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Agriculture Production Officer will specifically be responsible for implementation of the field-based activities of the project including: providing technical guidance on climate-smart agriculture and agroecological production practices for smallholder farmers; supporting development and delivery of training programs on sustainable production of dryland crops, horticulture, and NTFPs; coordinating the Training of Trainers (ToT) program for Master/Lead Farmers and AGRITEX officers; developing and/or reviewing farmer training materials and information tools using behavior change approaches; supporting pilot implementation of innovative water harvesting technologies from granite formations for irrigation; facilitating quality guarantee attainment including Food Security Standard certification and providing technical support for value chain assessments on selected commodities; supporting the establishment and technical oversight of agribusiness hubs demonstration sites; coordinating integration of emerging agricultural technologies and innovations, working with research partners to facilitate living labs and co-learning with farmers; supporting assessment and scaling of Conservation Agriculture practices for productivity, adaptation, and mitigation; providing technical guidance on integrated soil fertility management and climate impact modeling; Cooperate with government institutions, non-government organizations and the local community. Collect and circulate relevant information, disseminate project experiences. Supervise field staff
Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Agriculture or Degree in Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Crop Science, or any other related field.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience of supporting rural farmers in the field of Agronomy
• Explicit training and working experience in Agroecology and Natural Resource Management, including watershed protection measures, and water harvesting, will be an added advantage. Ability to plan and organize work, to be resourceful, and use initiatives.
• Mature judgement and ability to collaborate effectively with Government and community extension structures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with relevant stakeholders at district level.
• Proven report writing skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal and ICT skills.
• Ability to track budgets and oversee generation of financial reports.
• A valid class 4 driver’s license and ability and willingness to ride a motorcycle.
How to Apply
During the application process, WHH will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. WHH is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status and or physical handicap. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and their CVs to recruitment.zimbabwe@welthungerhilfe.de. Please state the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
