Reports to: County Coordinator
Direct reports: None
Contract Details: Six (6) Months. Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds & Performance.
Job Description
The Agricultural Extension Officer is responsible for planning and implementing of food security and livelihood program in adherence with RACIDA and donor guidelines and standards. He/she will be based in Wajir County. The Agricultural Extension Officer will be reporting to the County Coordinator in Wajir County.
Responsibilities
Program Implementation
Provide relevant training and skills development to Agro-pastoral farmers on high value crop production and on-farm water management.
Lead stakeholder dialogue and consultation meetings with project communities
Coordinate the production of high value crops and scaling of successful approaches
Provide agriculture extension service support to focal farming households
Support the development of increased market linkages for focal farming households
Coordinate and liaise with other stakeholders in the project implementation
Advise farmers to adopt best farming practices
Represent RACIDA in the cluster/donor meetings
Review facilitation/training manuals on key topic areas covered under the project to ensure they are addressing the Agro-pastoral needs
Provide assessments and analyses on improving crop production and project outcomes for the target project areas
Coordinate monitoring visits with established community structures in the project areas
Coordinate with other organizations in the same location to ensure no duplication of efforts.
Coordinate and lead needs assessments in project target areas.
Qualifications
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in either Agriculture or Food Technology or Agriculture & Home Economics or Agricultural Education & Horticulture or Agronomist or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Have at least more three (3) years’ experience in the relevant field;
Experience on similar projects in Wajir or ASAL areas of Kenya.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Good spoken Somali and spoken and written English preferably.
A strong understanding of the socio-cultural and political context in Wajir
Able to operate effectively and to gain trust in politically sensitive environments.
Welcomes and values diversity, and contributes to an inclusive working environment
where differences are acknowledged and respected.
Commitment to and understanding of RACIDA ’s vision, mission, and values. Preference will be given to applicants that satisfy this criterion.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@racida.org. with 3 refereesDeadline: Monday 2nd, November 2020
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