Agriculture Extension Officer at World Vision
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
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Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Activity
Educate the community on natural resources conservation. (35%)
End Result
Community sensitized to natural resources management plan.
Activity
Train the community on management of kitchen in refugee camp context (25%)
End Result
Community educated on kitchen garden.
Activity
Ensure availability of farm inputs and facilitate their applications (10%)
End Result
Farm inputs available
Activity
Undertake supportive home visits to kitchen garden farms. (20%)
End Result
Improved knowledge and skills.
Activity
Facilitate the community for preparation of inorganic manure. (5%)
End Result
Organic manure produced.
Activity
Weekly and Monthly report compilation
End Result
Timely and accurate reports shared
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
- Experience in working with humanitarian operations and refugees’ programs,
- Experience in community works particularly agricultural activities
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification.
Holder of Degree in Agricultural and Livestock a recognized Institution.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Communication skills
- Self-expression
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
Field (Refugee camps)
Physical Requirements
Should be physically fit.
Language Requirements
Fluent in both English and Swahili
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Contact (within WV or outside WV)
NRC-WASH Supervisor
Reason for contact
Fellow bilateral officer implementing WASH in the camp.
Frequency of contact
Daily
DECISION MAKING
The role needs regular execution of safety and hygienic duties verbally and in written form on daily and weekly basis.
CORE COMPETENCIES
☒ Be Safe and Resilient
☒ Deliver Results
☒ Build Relationships
☒ Be Accountable
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☐ Learn and Develop
☐ Improve and Innovate
☒ Partner and Collaborate
☐ Embrace Change
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
