Agricultural 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.

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
Train the community on the management of the kitchen in the refugee camp context
Ensure availability of farm inputs and facilitate their applications
Undertake supportive home visits to kitchen garden farms
Facilitate the community for the preparation of inorganic manure
Weekly and Monthly report compilation

End Results

Community sensitized to natural resources management over plan
Community educated on kitchen garden
Farm inputs available
Improved knowledge and skills
Organic manure produced
Timely and accurate reports shared

KNOWLEDGE/ QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLES

Required Professional Experience

Experience in working with humanitarian operations and refugees programs,
Experience in community work, particularly agricultural activities

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Holder of a Degree in Agricultural and Livestock at a recognized Institution

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Communication skills
Self-expression
Good team player, and self-starter, has the ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships
Ability to work on tight deadlines
Strong commitment to WV Values, Mission and Vision.
Monitoring and evaluation skills
Building collaborative relationships

Travel and/or Work Environment