Agric Extension Worker at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

JOB SUMMARY

GHIV Africa is seeking a qualified Agric Extension Worker to work on the OTP Nutrition Project funded by UNICEF in Yobe State. The successful candidate will be responsible for training Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs) and Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs) on home gardening, facilitating the implementation of home gardening activities, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train CNMs on home gardening techniques and best practices
• Train PLWs on home gardening and nutrition education
• Facilitate the implementation of home gardening activities in target communities
• Attend monthly Food Security and Livelihoods (FSS) coordination meetings
• Fill and submit FSS 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) reports on a monthly basis
• Collaborate with OTP Nutrition Manager and other team members to ensure project objectives are met
• Support nutrition team to core project activities
• Submit work plans and project activities reports on a monthly basis
• Collaborate with protection unit to ensure protection, and disability mainstreaming/inclusion in the program.
• Work across the integrated components of the project (WASH, GBV, SRH, Child protect, and protection) and include in narrative report on a monthly basis
• Maintain accurate records and reports of project activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture, Extension Services, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in agriculture extension services, preferably in humanitarian settings
• Strong understanding of home gardening and nutrition education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in challenging environments
• Must be a computer literate/skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
• Fluency in local languages (Hausa, Kanuri, and Fulfulde)

DESIRABLE

• Experience working with UNICEF-funded projects
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards and principles
• Familiarity with Northeast Nigeria context
• Extensive knowledge of Agric extensive implantation in emergency context