Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position summary
The Sustainable Land Use and Crop Production Field Officer will support the Sustainable Land Use and Crop Production Lead in the development and refinement of training modules. He/she will conduct trainings to lead farmers on Climate Smart Agriculture, ISFM, landscape restoration including reforestation, and livestock management as part of the farming system and provide backstopping support on the delivery of these trainings. The Sustainable Land Use and Crop Production Field Officer will work closely with the Farmer Household and Farming Systems Field officers to build off the household visioning and collective action, and community mobilization in relation to landscape restoration.

Main tasks and responsibilities
1. Conduct an assessment of current CSA and SLM practices within highland farming systems to establish focus technical areas
2. Support the implementation of inception phase farming systems and crop selection assessments
3. Participate in research of the needs, review of existing materials and design of training manual for CSA and SLM, including core IFDC approaches such Integrated Soil Fertility Management
4. Conduct ToTs for lead farmers and implementing partners on CSA and SLM
5. Support the effective roll-out of CSA and SLM training to small holder farmers including demonstrations and field days
6. Ensure technical support is provided in the implementation of CSA and SLM aspects of integrated farm plans in conjunction with other technical officers
7. Coordinate with local communities, local government and other projects in the identification and implementation of sustainable land management solutions in environmentally fragile landscapes
8. Work closely with other technical officers to develop strategies and interventions that support better access to input markets for crops and livestock

Profile
1. Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
2. Act in accordance with and defend the best interests of IFDC
3. Ability to work independently, under pressure to meet tight deadlines with quality output.
4. Strong network in local and national communications and ability to find cost-effective means of promoting the projects achievements
5. Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the achievement of goals.
6. Consistently maintains focus and perseveres in the face of obstacles, inspiring others to do the same.
7. Strong interpersonal and team working skills with ability to maintain effective work relationships
8. Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively
9. Anticipates key issues in work and identify creative and practical solutions.
10. Great organizational skills and attention to detail in operationalization of administrative and finance tasks.
11. Honors all commitments made to colleagues and partners.
12. Have the ability to work in a multicultural environment, be open-minded and seek to understand


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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