Project Officer - Crops
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Mwenezi Development Training …
- Expires 21 Nov 2024
- Mwenezi
- Full Time
Job Description
BACKGROUND
Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC) is a local based PVO operating in Mwenezi, Masvingo, Chiredzi, and Beitbridge districts. MDTC implements diversified programmes to enhance the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. The organization has received funding from USAID through World Food Programme (WFP) to implement the Zambuko Livelihoods Initiative Programme in Chiredzi, Masvingo and Mwenezi Districts of Zimbabwe from November 2024 to April 2025. The following vacant positions are available.
Programme Name: Zambuko Livelihoods Initiative Programme
POST 1(a) : PROJECT OFFICER – CROPS x 1 (5 months)
(b) : PROJECT OFFICER – CROPS x 1 (1 month)
Contract Period:December 2024 to April 2025
Reporting to the District Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
✓ Field support, monitoring and supervision of the project.
✓ Effective community mobilization and sensitization for CA Scale-Up programme activities in the assigned wards.
✓ Stakeholder coordination at ward level working closely with ward-based government technical line ministries i.e., Crops and Livestock, Mechanization, Rural District Council, Ministry of Health and Child Care, Women Affairs, Youth, RIDA.
✓ Form Crop Production Committees, including identifying lead farmers, group formation,
✓ Train farmers on CA, small grains production, using appropriate agronomic practices, support the establishment of demonstration plots by lead farmers and adoption of CA by follow on farmers.
✓ Carry out demonstrations on land preparation, planting, fertilizer application, pest and disease control,
✓ Planning for all field monitoring activities monthly before the beginning of any month and submit to the District Coordinator.
✓ Monitoring and reporting of CA and small grains production activities, crop and livestock situation and markets monitoring in the assigned wards.
✓ Produce reports on help desk, suggestion box related issues and programme meetings minutes.
✓ Ensuring proper record keeping (filing) relating to CA and small grains production related activities (i.e, primary registers, attendance registers, training material, training summary reports), Non-Food Items (NFI) inventory.
✓ Organize field days.
✓ Ensuring that the motor bike assigned to him/her is kept clean and in a sound condition while undertaking bike checks daily.
✓ Report incidences to the District Coordinator within 24 hours of their occurrence.
✓ Do any other duties as assigned by the District Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
➢ Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, or equivalent
➢ Possession of a relevant higher qualification is an added advantage;
➢ Experience with practical field related projects.
➢ Experience in setting up research trials and demonstrations is an added advantage.
➢ Possession of Class 3 Driver’s License and ability to ride a motor bike is a requirement.
➢ At least two (2) years proven experience in implementing Conservation Agriculture programmes.
➢ Good computer skills/knowledge in SPSS, ODK, Microsoft office package and web conferencing applications.
How to Apply
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All applications should be sent via e-mail (AS ONE PDF ATTACHMENT) on hr@mdtco.org.zw with attached Curriculum Vitae (with contact details of at least two Referees) and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications as well as proof of identity.
OR Hand deliver to Mwenezi Development Training Centre
Stand Number 117
Neshuro
All applications should be addressed to THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
MDTC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW).
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS 21 NOVEMBER 2024 AT 0900 HOURS
