Senior Program Assistant-Agronomy and livestock

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution and two years of experience or a higher diploma with five years of experience is required. Key areas of study include general agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, agricultural education, livestock production and extension. Experience in indigenous vegetable production is an added asset.
  
• A minimum of 4 years of paid work experience working with farmer groups and mentorship of lead farmers required.
  
• Facilitation of Trainers of Trainers (TOT)
  
• Training on vegetable production including keyhole kitchen gardening and knowledge on indigenous vegetables
  
• Training in livestock production including knowledge of animal diseases
  
• Agricultural/food security project implementation experience is required.
  
• Extensive knowledge of GLOBALGAP and other related national and international food security protocols required.
  
• Knowledge/experience working with donor funds is advantageous.
  
• Possessing valid driving/riding License.
  

Community organization

• Identify and profile farmers
  
• Ensure farmers are organized into farmer groups
  
• Train in group dynamics and leadership skills
  

Agronomy & Crop Management

• Demonstration Plots: Design, set up, and manage demonstration plots to showcase innovative agronomic practices.
  
• Field Monitoring: Monitor crop growth, health, and development, including scouting for pests and diseases, and recommending integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
  
• Soil and Input Management: Analyze soil samples (pH, nutrients) and advise on fertilization programs and optimal seed varieties.
  
• Climate-Smart Agriculture: Promote techniques to combat climate change, such as efficient irrigation and drought-resistant farming.
  
• Weather Information: Advise and communicate with farmers on weather information to guide the on planting and managing their crops
  

Livestock Production Assistance

• Demonstrations: Carry out practical demonstrations regarding animal feeding systems, health management, and improved breeding techniques.
  
• Herd Management: Assist with livestock record-keeping (production, breeding, feeding) for gross margin analysis and planning.
  
• Facility Management: Advise farmers on the construction of farm structures (sheds, troughs) and equipment maintenance.
  
• Input Support: Collect samples of livestock feed and animal products for analysis.
  
• Para-veterinary: Establish extension services, train the para-veterinarians and supervise them
  

Training and Extension Services

• Farmer Advisory: Conduct field visits to train farmers on good agricultural practices (GAPs) for both crops and livestock.
  
• Lead Farmers- Train the lead farmers, mentor and supervise their work
  
• Capacity Building: Organize and facilitate farmer field days, group trainings to disseminate modern technologies.
  
• Marketing & Linkages: Help farmers create market linkages and improve post-harvest handling of both crop and livestock products.
  

• Promote the positive image of CWS, ensuring visibility and recognition among relevant stakeholders.
  

• Anticipate and address issues to ensure timely delivery of services.
  
• Participate in the field monitoring and data collection visits; analyze data collected; and identify project results and lessons learned.
  
• Collect and analyse data on crop yields and livestock performance.
  
• Conduct farm visits to assess and determine adoption or transfer of technologies at household levels to offer practical solutions to technical problems they may be facing.
  

• Prepare written weekly reports that reflect outputs and challenges encountered as well as develop weekly and monthly plans.
  
• Identify and resolve quality issues across project implementation.
  
• Safeguard rules and process integrity through oversight review of project transactions on an ongoing basis.