Conservation Agriculture SpecialistNew!

• Lead and oversee the implementation of project field activities at province level
• Coordinate conservation agriculture extension services delivered by different organisations within the province
• Organise conservation agriculture training for extension agents and harmonise messaging with good agricultural practices
• Provide technical backstopping to district and sector agronomists and farmer promoters
• Supervise conservation agriculture focal persons in farmer field schools and conduct follow up visits to assess performance
• Lead the establishment of on farm demonstration plots and model farms, and organise farmer field days and exchange visits
• Collect and consolidate field data on adoption, ensure data quality and submit regular reports including field risks

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in agriculture, agronomy, crop science, rural development or a related field
• Experience implementing conservation agriculture, extension or farmer field school programmes
• Experience training and backstopping extension agents and district agronomists
• Strong data collection and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel extensively across provinces

Skills & Competencies:

• Coordination across multiple partner organisations
• Training and facilitation skills with farmers and extension staff
• Analytical skills for adoption data and field reports
• Problem solving with district and sector officials
• Commitment to sustainable farming practices