Livelihoods Field Officer – Zimba District

Job description

Environment Africa Zambia (EAZ) is seeking a qualified Livelihood Officer for a period of 18 months under the “Strengthening the resilience of children, youth and vulnerable smallholder households in the Southern Province of Zambia to the impacts of climate change” project funded by Kindernothilfe, Germany.

Based in Zimba District, this role will focus on implementing climate-smart agriculture, nutrition, sustainable forest management and disaster risk reduction activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Implement climate-smart agriculture with small-scale farmers.
– Support the community counselling services on nutrition and health issues.
– Support communities in creating and using forest management plans.
– Strengthen and support local disaster risk reduction committees (DRR Satellite Committees).

QUALIFICATIONS
– Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Natural Resources Management.
– At least 2 years work experience in similar roles, including climate-smart agriculture and community development.

START DATE
1st July 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 June 2026

Environment Africa Zambia (EAZ) is a child-focused environmental organization committed to promoting the rights and safety of all children. Applicants must adhere to EAZ’s strict child protection and safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in all project areas. Females and differently abled persons are encouraged to apply.

Note: Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be shortlisted and called for interviews.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae to environmentafricazambiajobs@gmail.com