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ASI is
seeking an Extension Intervention Manager to serve on the Programme
Management Unit (PMU) for an anticipated multi-year DFID-funded Zimbabwe
livelihoods programme. The objective of the programme is to improve food
security, reduce malnutrition and strengthen livelihoods amongst rural
households, as well to facilitate market linkages in the agricultural sector.
The programme aims to improve incomes of 100,000 vulnerable smallholders, 60
precent of whom are women.
The
Extension Intervention Manager will develop and implement market-led
agricultural and productivity interventions within the programme’s strategic
M4P framework. He/she will contribute to effective programme implementation,
with attention given to improving overall VfM (Value for Money). This
position is contingent upon ASI being awarded a contract.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Work with producer groups and
SMEs to increase their on –farm productivity by increasing their
capacity in good agricultural practices for primary agricultural
products, including improving the adoption and efficiency of input use,
improving the timing of agricultural activities such as planting and
harvesting, and promoting conservation agriculture, when appropriate.
- Identify trainings and
agronomic techniques for selected agricultural products that improve
smallholder farmers’ yields, product quality and food security.
- Conduct training and
mentoring targeted at producer groups through the tiered training
structure in improved agricultural practices, environmental
considerations and other productivity-related areas.
- Liaise with private sector
organizations to ensure that the capacity building of farmers results in
the firm’s desired product characteristics including the quality,
variety, timing, etc.
- Work with other PMU team
members to identify the financial needs of farmers and other key
stakeholders and facilitate their access to financial services.
- Provide agribusiness
technical strategy and support for the entire project, working closely
with consortium partners.
- Ensure community
participation and link with local government
- Incorporate gender
considerations into programming as appropriate
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in
a relevant field (agronomy, plant science, soil science, etc.). Master’s
degree strongly preferred.
- More than 8 years of
experience working in Southern Africa in agriculture, nutrition,
livestock and/or food security is required.
- Research and delivery of
private sector and market development interventions with focus on
improved livelihoods through improved agricultural
practices.
- Experience in facilitating
trainings for staff and beneficiary populations is required.
- Experience with M4P or value
chain programs essential.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. EOE
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