Agronomy Project Assistant at ZOA International

Key Responsibilities
Field Activity Support:

• Assist in the establishment of demonstration plots, farmer field schools (FFS), and training sessions on crop production.
• Support input distribution (seeds, fertilizers, tools) and provide basic technical follow-up with farmers.
• Promote climate-smart and sustainable agriculture practices among smallholder farmers.
• Assist in identifying and mobilizing project beneficiaries based on set criteria.

 Community Engagement:

• Work closely with community leaders, agricultural groups, and extension agents to support implementation.
• Facilitate regular farmer group meetings and engage in sensitization on agronomic practices.
• Help resolve challenges and report feedback from the community to the project team.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Collect and submit field data on planting, crop performance, and challenges using templates or mobile data tools.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, distributions, and training sessions.
• Provide weekly updates and assist with the preparation of project reports and case studies.

 Coordination & Teamwork:

• Work collaboratively with Livelihoods, M&E, and other technical teams to ensure integrated program delivery.
• Participate in regular team planning meetings, reviews, and learning events.
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Agronomy, Crop Production, Agricultural Science, or related discipline

Experience:

• Experience with NGO/development projects, particularly in community-based agriculture or food security interventions.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of crop production, pest and disease management, and soil fertility.
• Practical skills in working with farmer groups, input delivery, and field demonstrations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with rural communities and facilitate farmer training.
• Basic proficiency in data collection tools (paper or digital like Kobo Toolbox).
• Fluency in local language(s) and at least basic spoken and written English.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel frequently to remote field locations.
• Motorcycle riding skills with a valid license may be required.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills, patience, and flexibility.
• Commitment to inclusive, gender-sensitive, and climate-resilient programming.

Identity:

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.

Behaviour & Attitude:

• Flexible and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitive;
• Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special conditions:

• Frequent travel to in field locations within the programme area, and to other ZOA programme locations and stay with project implementation team for further guidance and support.

Salary and other terms of employment

• Attractive and Negotiable.