Provincial Rural Development Officers x 3
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Expires 05 Sep 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
PROVINCIAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS X3
We are looking for dedicated Provincial Rural Development Officers to join our team. Reporting to the Director – Rural Development & Industrialisation, the successful applicants will, among other key duties, be responsible for:
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing crop production budgets and estimates according to annual production programs and meeting set targets.
• Supervising soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for the Community Agro-Projects.
• Enrolling Business Units and key value chain actors such as government, developmental agencies, and other stakeholders for assured sustainable production at the Community Agro-Projects.
• Supervising crop production, harvesting, marketing, and value addition at Business Units.
• Achieving set production targets at Community Agro-Projects.
• Coordinating Capital Expenditure Planning and procedures at Community Agro-Projects.
• Ensuring timely land preparation, planting, and harvesting for the Business Units.
• Coordinating training and capacity building for Business Units beneficiaries to ensure best management practices.
• Monitoring and evaluating programs and crop yield forecasts for Community Agro-Projects.
• Preparing weekly and monthly Reports.
• Participating in strategy formulation and implementation for Rural Development and Agriculture operations.
• Identifying opportunities for rural Agro-economic development and planning for implementation.
• Researching and developing other duties as may be assigned by the Authority.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Degree/ Diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science or equivalent.
• 5 “O” Levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• At least 3 years of experience in agribusiness development, agricultural extension, or related field.
• Clean Class 4 Licence.
Attributes
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, value chains, and business development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Result-oriented, innovative, analytical, and a team player.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 09 September 2025 to: recruith.hr2025@gmail.com. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
