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Posted 2019-05-08 02:45:07
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver agricultural extension services to the local
community in the Katanino area
- Conduct socio-economic surveys of the local community
in Katanino
- Train the local community in farm management and farm
account keeping
- Help in the establishment of fruit and vegetable
nurseries
- Assist in alternative livelihoods development such as
beehive schemes, livestock production and crop production
- Assist in participatory processes to develop
village-based land use maps and plans
- Train the local community in Conservation Agriculture,
Agroforestry and Forestry practices
- Communicate directly with the Project Manager amongst
others regarding project activities.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Education: A minimum of diploma in Agriculture or
equivalent
- Language: Fluent in English (both speaking and writing)
and Bemba/Lamba
- Work experience: Preferably 2 years’ relevant work
experience in the agricultural sector
- Skills: Excellent coordination, training and
communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of small-scale agribusiness,
micro-crediting, agroforestry and horticulture
- Knowledge of beekeeping, nursery management, soil and
crop science
- Strong and comfortable working in the field with the
local community
- Be willing to relocate and live in Katanino, Masaiti
District.
CONDITIONS
- Full-time, up to a maximum of 44 hours per week.
Working Monday through Saturday morning, hours will vary depending on
project needs and flexibility is essential.
- Employee contract of 1year can be signed with a
probation period of 3 months, starting as soon as possible but
realistically around Mid June.
- Based close to Katanino forest reserve, where the
Project office is being established
- Remuneration based on experience but approx. 5,500 ZMK
monthly gross salary (gratuity and allowances included.
INTERESTED?
Contact Dr. Fainess Lumbwe(WeForestZambia@gmail.com) with your
full CV and motivation letter no later than the 25th of May 2019.Please refrain
from applying if you do not meet the above criteria.
To apply for this job email your details to WeForestZambia@gmail.com
