Program Assistant - Crop Production at Malaria Consortium

Responsibilities
Agricultural Support and Extension Services:

• Assist in conducting farmer training sessions on improved crop production techniques, climate-smart agriculture, and post-harvest management.
• Support the distribution of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools) to beneficiaries.
• Monitor crop performance and provide technical advice to farmers.
• Assist in establishing demonstration farms and Farmer Field Schools (FFS).
• Assist with the implementation of irrigation schemes with technical advice from the Rural and Infrastructure Engineer
• Support with the postharvest handling training and crop storage techniques
• Mobilize farmers to participate in the WFP proximity procurement scheme
• Mobilize farmers to participate in the NCX Agriculture Crop Trading Platform and warehouse receipt system
• Support with the mobilization of farmers for contract farming in partnership with the private sector
• Data Collection and Reporting
• Collect field data on crop production, challenges, and successes.
• Maintain records of beneficiary participation and input distribution.
• Submit weekly/monthly reports to the Crop Production Officer.

Community Engagement and Coordination:

• Mobilize farmers and community groups for project activities.
• Work closely with local leaders, government extension workers, and other stakeholders.
• Promote gender-sensitive approaches to ensure women’s participation.

Conflict Sensitivity and Peacebuilding:

• Integrate peacebuilding messaging into agricultural activities.
• Identify and mitigate potential conflicts related to resource access. 

General Conditions for this position:

• Willingness to travel frequently to rural communities.
• Adherence to project policies on gender equality and conflict sensitivity.
• Collaborate with other project teams (peacebuilding, Forestry and Natural Resources Management, Nutrition etc.).

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in agricultural extension or livelihood projects.
• Familiarity with Northeast Nigeria’s farming systems.
• Fluency in Hausa/Kanuri (local language proficiency required).
• Strong communication and community mobilization skills.