Agronomy Project Officer at ZOA International

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation:

• Plan and implement field-level agronomy activities in line with project objectives.
• Deliver technical support to farmers on crop production, soil fertility, pest and disease control, and post-harvest handling.
• Organize and facilitate farmer field schools (FFS), on-farm demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Promote adoption of climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Engagement & Support:

• Mobilize and support farmer groups, cooperatives, and community-based organizations.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and extension services to targeted beneficiaries.
• Work closely with community leaders, local authorities, and agricultural extension officers.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Collect and document field data on planting, yield performance, and farming practices.
• Contribute to project reporting, assessments, and learning activities.
• Ensure timely submission of activity reports, success stories, and case studies.

 Coordination & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other technical teams (livelihoods, WASH, nutrition) for integrated programming.
• Participate in planning meetings, reviews, and stakeholder coordination platforms.
• Support input distribution, seed trials, and agro-input vendor linkage when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.

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.