CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to severe regional drought and has since expanded programming to address longer-term development issues. The organization seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing support to the country office. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position posted.

The Crop & Livestock Officer role entails:

1. Program Implementation

• Lead implementation of crop and livestock activities of the RECLAIM Project including  climate-smart agriculture technologies, participatory variety selection, soil fertility management, and conservation practices.
• Support training and mentoring farmers in sustainable crop production, pest and disease management, and value addition of traditional grains.
• Facilitate adoption of integrated crop-livestock systems, including mobile kraaling, fodder production, and rangeland management.
• Promote diversified household food systems (gardens, small livestock, aquaculture).
• Establish and support demonstration sites/plots showcasing CSA practices and technologies.
• Provide training on livestock health, breeding, and nutrition.
• Promote value addition of goat and cattle products and link farmers to markets.
• Assist in community-led rangeland restoration and pasture improvement.

1. Capacity Building & Technical Support

• Provide technical support on climate-smart crop production, focusing on drought tolerance and nutrient-dense crops.
• Facilitate on-farm trials (PVS) and demonstrations of improved seed varieties.
• Promote soil fertility management through participatory soil mapping and sustainable practices.
• Strengthen farmer-managed demonstration plots and Farmer Field Business Schools.
• Provide technical backstopping on crops, livestock, and agro-ecological interventions.
• Support establishment and strengthening of farmer-based organizations and producer groups.
• Facilitate capacity strengthening to extension staff, lead farmers, and farmer groups in integrated farming practices.
• Cascade training to community groups using participatory and experiential learning approaches.

1. Coordination and Partnerships

• Coordinate with Agritex, Veterinary Services, Rural District Councils, and other partners in delivering crops and livestock services.
• Liaise with consortium partners to harmonize approaches, tools, and learning platforms.

4. Monitoring, Learning and Reporting

• Track adoption of CSA practices and their impact on household food security and nutrition.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and case studies for adaptive management.
• Prepare periodic activity reports and contribute to project progress reports.

• A degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Animal Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• At least 3–5 years of practical experience in crop and livestock production, preferably in development or resilience-building projects.
• Strong knowledge of Climate-Smart Agriculture, conservation farming, and integrated crop-livestock systems.
• Experience in training, community mobilization, and participatory approaches.
• Familiarity with value chain development, natural resource management, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
• Strong coordination and partnership management skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills (English and local languages).

Why Join Us?

At CARE Zimbabwe, you will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable communities. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to impactful programs.

CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge for you. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, handicap, disability, marital status. CARE is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environment and programming, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment.