Agronomy Project Officer

About the job: Agronomy Project Officer

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

 Program Implementation

• Plan and implement field-level agronomy activities in line with project objectives.
• Deliver technical support to farmers on crop production, soil fertility, pest and disease control, and post-harvest handling.
• Organize and facilitate farmer field schools (FFS), on-farm demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Promote adoption of climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Engagement & Support

• Mobilize and support farmer groups, cooperatives, and community-based organizations.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and extension services to targeted beneficiaries.
• Work closely with community leaders, local authorities, and agricultural extension officers.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Collect and document field data on planting, yield performance, and farming practices.
• Contribute to project reporting, assessments, and learning activities.
• Ensure timely submission of activity reports, success stories, and case studies.

 Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with other technical teams (livelihoods, WASH, nutrition) for integrated programming.
• Participate in planning meetings, reviews, and stakeholder coordination platforms.
• Support input distribution, seed trials, and agro-input vendor linkage when required.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.

Salary and other terms of employment:

Attractive and Negotiable.