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Lusaka, Zambia
About the Organisation
WeForest Zambia is an organization dedicated to restoring forest ecosystems in Zambia while engaging and empowering local communities. Established in 2019, the organization primarily operates in the Luanshya district within the Zambian Copperbelt, focusing on the restoration of native Miombo woodlots on smallholder farms.
WeForest's work is crucial in addressing the rapid deforestation and environmental degradation in Zambia, which has one of the highest deforestation rates in Africa. The organization collaborates with local farmers to promote sustainable forest management, income diversification, and livelihood resilience. By employing techniques such as Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR), WeForest aims to restore vast areas of degraded land while also creating sustainable, forest-friendly livelihoods for the local population.
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Sustainable Dairy Forage and Fodder Development Coordinator job at WeForest Zambia
Job Description
Job Summary
The Sustainable Dairy Forage and Fodder Development Coordinator will be responsible for implementing sustainable dairy forage and fodder production under the Copperbelt Project and providing technical oversight and support to climate-smart agriculture activities across other WeForest Zambia projects. He/she will
(i) establish climate-smart forage and fodder production systems with a focus on crop-livestock integration and regenerative agriculture/agroforestry for smallholder farmers;
(ii) strengthen fodder production value chains including creating sustainable supply linkages between fodder producers and dairy farmers for reduced fodder and feed costs;
(iii) pilot and upscale best climate-smart dairy practices and technologies for low GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions in dairy feed production; and
(iv) implement customised social and behavioural change strategies for increased adoption of sustainable forage production and fodder production practices among smallholder farmers.
The Sustainable Dairy Forage and Fodder Development Coordinator will work closely with WFZ personnel and external partners across all project areas under the direct supervision of the Copperbelt Project Manager. He/she will be based in Mpongwe district.
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Lead for the Agroforestry Component of the Dairy Fodder and Forage Copperbelt Project
Support the development and implementation of the project stakeholder plan.
Lead the recruitment and selection of project beneficiaries in collaboration with project partners and stakeholders in Mpongwe, Luanshya and Ndola districts of the Copperbelt province.
Lead the participatory development of sustainable forage and fodder production systems taking into account international best practice (e.g. low emissions technologies)
Lead the training of smallholder dairy farmers and commercial fodder producers in sustainable forage and fodder production practices including but not limited to conservation farming, agroforestry, and silvopasture management.
Provide technical support for the establishment and management of forage and fodder production demo plots/Farmer Field Schools, and agroforestry nurseries.
Conduct feed supply value chain analysis and create sustainable market linkages creation between farmers and commercial producers.
Co-develop with community-based organisations (CBOs) fodder business models tailored towards the smallholder farmers’ needs.
Participate in social and behavioural change programmes, including the development and implementation of behavioural change-based campaigns and radio programmes.
Wider support across WeForest Zambia project portfolio
Provide technical support for the implementation of climate-smart agriculture (conservation agriculture and agroforestry) and the establishment of agroforestry nurseries across WeForest projects.
Work with the monitoring, evaluation and learning team to monitor and assess Prepare progress reports and other routine reports in accordance with WFZ procedures and specific requirements of the project
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Qualifications and Competencies
Candidate Profile
Essential
A Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry, Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness or equivalent with a heavy emphasis on dairy fodder and forage production
Fluent in English (both speaking and writing), Bemba
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sustainable forage and fodder production with a focus on conservation farming, agroforestry, and silvopasture management
Practical experience in designing agroforestry systems
Knowledge of fodder value chains
Knowledge of low GHG emission (methane) technologies/best practices in feed production and current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation
Technical knowledge and experience in agriculture training and/or soil work.
Excellent management, coordination, training, reporting and communication skills
Flexible in terms of travelling and living conditions
Basic Kobo, excel, and GIS skills will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested ?
Please send applications to recruitment.zambia@weforest.org with your CV, a motivation letter, and min.3 recent references by 04/09/2024. References must include at least one former employer and one enterprise that you have supported.
Make sure to mention the job title in the subject of the email, and to indicate where you saw the job post. In your motivation letter, we’d love to read about what makes you interested to work with WeForest Zambia and why you think you are best suited, referring to examples of enterprises or organisations that you have successfully supported in the past. Due to the anticipated high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest.
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