Responsible for the management of District agricultural recovery/livelihoods activities and coordinating all technical operations.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Regular visits to target communities to discuss with farmers their problems and experiences and learn about communities and agricultural practices relevant to the increased production of food for target communities.
- Network with relevant stakeholders and government ministries.
- Ensure the appropriate selection of target population to be recipients of agricultural inputs programs.
- Ensure the design of appropriate training methods and materials for use in local community development work and informal education activities.
- Plan, implement and monitor as per project design approved activities.
- Design appropriate training materials for use in local community development work and informal education activities.
- Train field staff and farmers on sustainable agricultural practices relevant to the increased production of food for the target communities.
- Coordinate with partners and stakeholders and project coordinator in the design of appropriate strategies for target population.
- Collect and analyse agricultural/livelihoods data and inform the project coordinator situation on food security in the district.
- Produce regular, situational timely progress reports regarding projects in the district.
- Participate in planning sessions and in the development of long term programme strategies.
- Focal person on all agriculture recovery / livelihoods programme activities at district level.
Educational Background:
A degree in Agriculture, preferably majoring in Livestock, Natural Resources or any other related field.
Skills/Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience working within NGO sector- livestock, agricultural production and development
- Holder of a valid class 4 driver’s licence.
- Fluency in English and local languages.
- Wiliness to travel extensively within Zimbabwe/other countries.
- In-depth working knowledge of livestock programme design.
- Good working knowledge of government and community structures.
- Demonstrate ability in the design and effective use of training materials.
- Knowledge of local agriculture laws as these relate to plant and animal movement.
- Ability to demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
- Ability to identify gaps, trends, priorities and key issues.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 31 2018
Active Until:
Oct 1 2018
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit