SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
In anticipation of funding, SNV is recruiting for the position of Agriculture and Markets Project Field Officer.
Job Description
In anticipation of funding, the Agriculture and Markets Project Field Officer will be responsible for organizing farmers and providing training on Farming as a Business (FaaB), Marketing, Post-Harvest Handling and Storage to farmers and Lead Farmers and providing ongoing monitoring and support to groups after establishment to ensure they are successful and sustainable. The officer will also be responsible for market development by facilitating effective and profitable participation of targeted smallholder farmers in selected value chains. Working together with the VSL & Markets Advisor the Project Field Officer will also be responsible for identifying private sector companies that are willing to work with smallholder farmers to initiate and nature sustainable commercial relationships between farmers and the private sector. The Officer will lead in project data collection, collation, and analysis, as well as ensure the attainment of project deliverables and building good relationships with partners in the field. Primary duties will involve field-level operations with frequent visits to project communities in rural areas to meet with project beneficiaries, working closely with community leaders and partners in the field.
Key Accountabilities (not-all-inclusive)
Stakeholder and community orientation and sensitisation;
Mobilize target community to fully participate in all aspects of the project;
Provide, FaaB, Marketing and Postharvest handling & storage training to farmers in the project;
Ensure Producer and Marketing Groups (PMGs) are setup and actively functional;
Work closely with Market Facilitators to implement marketing activities and to continue monitoring and supporting the groups;
Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of PMG activities in targeted communities;
Ensure tracking of PMG performance;
Facilitate market linkages between farmer groups and commodity buyers;
Develop and coordinate strong relationships with relevant value chain actors (e.g. Traders, input supply companies, processors, producer marketing groups) with guidance from SNV project Advisors and Project Coordinator;
Conducts community capacity building, such as training of committees, Cluster facilitators and market facilitators;
Prepare monitoring and progress reports, which include updates on key activities/achievements using quantitative data as well as qualitative information;
Build strong relationships with community leaders, local authorities and beneficiaries; Represent SNV at District level meetings.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Marketing or Social sciences;
Experience in NGO work, and working with private sector is an added advantage;
Applicants must be able to ride a motorcycle and possess a class 3 or 4 driver’s license;
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in initiating and supporting the formation and effective functioning of Producer and Marketing Groups (PMGs);
Knowledge and experience in linking farmers to markets;
Adult learning, training, coaching and mentoring skills;
Good communication skills;
Computer literacy – including Microsoft word and excel.
Additional Information
Contract duration
One year, national contract.
How To Apply
Please apply by clicking on the I’m Interested button and complete your application by 18 April 2023. Applicants to submit cover letter and CV.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted.