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RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning Agricultural Related Project Activities.

1. Serve as Meets with the Field Supervisor and discusses project details such as agronomy and Agric related activities and field budgets.
2. Develops an activity plan and Individual Operating Plan (IOP) for agric/ agronomic activities in line with project Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and submits to Field Supervisor for guidance.
3. Plans weekly, monthly and quarterly project activities.

Agronomy Support.

1. Mobilise producer farmers to contribute resources for production, post-harvest reduction and marketing selected commodities including maize, beans, sorghum.
2. Prepare and conduct producer organization and association profiling and capacity assessment to identify needs including training and input needs.
3. Develop and or improve comprehensive training materials for effective delivery of training to the producer groups and associations.
4. Implement timely participatory and pragmatic training in farming as a business, postharvest handling, and value addition and in accordance with the training curriculum agreed and validated with the producer groups and associations.
5. Support producer groups to establish strong formal legal, governance and operational committees to improve their performance and institutional capacity.

Agric related monitoring and evaluation.

1. Monitor, follow up and mentor group performance with support from the Agriculture Purpose Manager.
2. Conduct regular crop performance monitoring and provide technical production advice to producer groups.
3. Contribute to the development of monthly, quarterly and yearly workplans and reports.

Stakeholder Coordination.

1. Manages relationships with stakeholders including Government line Ministries , NGOs and private sector at Ward level.
2. Shares project activity plans with relevant line ministries.
3. Liaises with Agritex, Livestock Production Department and Veterinary on  project monitoring at ward level.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• At least 3-4 years of experience in the field of agribusiness/agricultural production, agricultural produce marketing, market information, and linkages.
• Detailed knowledge of the specific context, issues, and challenges related to agricultural production and marketing in Zimbabwe.
• Proven knowledge of and experience in support and training of small-scale farmers in enhancement of produce quality, post-harvest handling, produce bulking, collective marketing, and market information.
• Experience in community mobilisation and sensitisation/training in the fields of agriculture and marketing.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge in agricultural production with an emphasis on enhancing produce quality.
• Proficiency in computer skills including experience with MS Word, Excel, and MS Office Project.

Commitment and Understanding

• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender and youth issues in food security programming.