The National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) is the trade association for cooperative businesses in the United States and an international development organization. For over 100 years, NCBA CLUSA has sought to advance and protect cooperative enterprises, highlighting the impact that cooperatives have in bettering the lives of individuals and families. In the last 60 years, NCBA CLUSA has worked in over 100 countries in the areas of food security, agricultural development, strengthening of communities and farmer organizations, natural resources management, and empowerment of smallholder farmers, women, and youth. We currently work in over 20 countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

The Resilient Agriculture Activity (RAA) is a two-year cooperative agreement funded by the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by NCBA CLUSA. RAA will help mitigate increases in poverty, food insecurity, and malnutrition in the Dominican Republic caused by higher food, fuel, and fertilizer prices. RAA will do this by promoting sustainable soil fertility management and sustainable cropping practices and improved agricultural practices, such as the more efficient use of fertilizers. RAA will also support local organic fertilizer production to reduce dependence on international markets. An agriculture industry that is more efficient and less dependent on imported fertilizers will support the country’s capacity to address its food security needs domestically.
 

Objective of the volunteer assignment:

Provide the host organization, ASOPROAVIN, with knowledge and technical skills on how to successfully practice Integrated Pest Management; reducing their production costs. Expected volunteer deliverables are to provide ASOPROAVIN:

• Training and guidance on the establishment of IPM
• An IPM plan that is specific to their farming systems
• A guide manual on the use of IPM

• Degree or diploma in agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, or a related field.
• Specialization or coursework in Integrated Pest Management, Pest Management or crop science.
• Training or certification related to efficient use of IPM.
• Prior experience working with tropical farming systems.
• Experience training adult groups.
• Spanish speaking abilities desired. 

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to be flexible and available for two week volunteer assignments;
• Desire to promote cross-cultural learning and exchanges through technical assistance;
• Available for virtual communications with Host Organization and Staff;
• U.S. citizen or Regional citizen for RAA;
• Advanced English language skills in reading, writing, and speaking.

All application materials must be submitted in English.

Compensation in the form of lodging, transportation, per diem, is provided by NCBA CLUSA.  No salary/consultant fees are paid.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

NCBA CLUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, and legally protected characteristics for non-merit factors.