Agricultural Extension Officer at Global Peace Development

Job Summary

• The Agricultural Extension Officer will support the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices, facilitate farmer capacity-building, and provide continuous technical advisory services to beneficiary communities. 
• The role will be based in one of the three senatorial districts and will require frequent field visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize and support farmers to adopt sustainable and climate-resilient farming methods.
• Conduct field level training, and capacity building sessions for smallholder farmers.
• Promote agroforestry, soil conservation, and water use efficiency practices.
• Assist in monitoring livestock performance and provide technical backstopping.
• Collect and report field data including success stories, farmer feedback, and progress updates.
• Work closely with State ACReSAL teams, and community based structures ( CIGs, CRFs, and Site Committee)
• Ensure proper documentation, attendance, and reporting of field activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc/HND in Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Crop Science, Animal Science, or related field
• At least 5 years of field experience in agricultural extension, climate-resilient agriculture, environment, or livelihood programming.
• Familiarity with rural communities and farming practices in Yobe State.
• Applicant must reside in any of the three senatorial districts
• Applicant should be fluent in Kanuri, Hausa and/or local languages spoken in the assigned senatorial district is required.

Work Station:

• One officer will be assigned per Senatorial District (Yobe North, Yobe South, Yobe East).