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Agriculture Officer

Samaritan's Purse

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Natural Science

Agricultural Science

Wollo

2 years

1 Position

2023-01-25

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2023-01-31

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Agriculture Science

Horticulture Science

Economics

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Job Description

The agriculture officer is responsible to undertake implementation of agriculture related activities of the project in horticulture, gardening, poultry and IGA. The officer work closely with Livelihood coordinator, sector agriculture offices and communities to support livelihoods recovery attempts in conflict affected communities.    

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out livelihood activities including with specific focus on horticulture, gardening, poultry production, IGA and cash assistance.

  • Engage in beneficiary selection with specific selection criteria for horticulture, gardening, poultry production and cash assistance.

  • Provide on/off farm trainings for farmers (beneficiaries) on specific topics of horticulture, vegetable farming, and poultry production.

  • Conduct day to day follow up on beneficiary farms, provide appropriate technical support and advice.

  • Organize experience sharing sessions among beneficiaries and cascade good practices.

  • Community mobilization for livelihood interventions.

  • Produce and submit period progress reports on the performance of the livelihood project activities

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Education & Skills Required:

  • BA/Bsc Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Economics or related fields

  • Technical Training qualifications required:  professional technical skill associated with livelihood assessment, horticulture, poultry production, is desired  

  • Knowledge of multi-sectoral approaches to mainstreaming protection.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years work experience in grass root livelihood /agriculture projects.

  • Direct NGO experience is highly preferred

  • Experience of working in IGA and poultry production is preferred  

How to Apply

Submit your updated CV (maximum of 3 pages) and application letter (one Page only) via email: hrspe@samaritan.org

N.B: Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "Agriculture Officer"

Fields Of Study

Agriculture Science

Horticulture Science

Economics

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