Agricultural Extension Specialist

4 settimane fa


Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Job Summary

The FAO is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Extension Specialist to support community efforts to promote rural development and strengthen food security in South Sudan. The successful candidate will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative South Sudan and the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance to the State Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Production and Fisheries (MAAIF), and target County Agriculture Department with respect to planning and development of agro-forestry systems/technologies.
  • Monitor and follow up of agroforestry activities under the RALP project.
  • Train farmers on sustainable agriculture innovations (soil& water conservation and IPM).
  • Identify opportunities to develop crop production & productivity, value addition and marketing.
  • Support the promotion of technologies and innovations that help increase the production, value of non-timber forest products.
  • Support environmental risks and food and nutrition assessments, and baseline studies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Food security, Rural development, Natural resource management or any other related field.
  • At least Four years of work experience in Extension and provision of trainings.
  • Working knowledge of English (Level C) and knowledge of local languages.
  • National of South Sudan.

FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Prior work experience with international organizations, including INGOs, bilateral or multilateral agencies and UN agencies is an asset
  • Experience in monitoring agriculture and food security projects
  • Ability to work in rural and remote areas.
  • Experience in community-based development and participatory approaches in particular people centred approach in communicating, creating awareness and monitoring projects.
  • Strong written communications skills and interpersonal skills, ability to work with others.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office package


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