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- LocationTBA
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- Employer
- CONSERVATION FARMING UNIT
- Location
- TBA
- Posted
- July 2, 2025
- Job type
- Contract
- Category
- Other
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Website CONSERVATION FARMING UNIT
Job description
The Conservation farming Unit (CFU) is a local organisation dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers through sustainable agricultural practices, promotion of agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and climate-smart techniques to enhance productivity while fostering healthy ecosystems and ensuring resilient livelihoods. The CFU will be implementing a six-month project aimed at Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture for Improved Productivity and Sustainable Livelihoods, working together GIZ in 6 districts of Central and Southern provinces.
Job Title: Field Officers
Job Location: TBA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct field visits, demonstration plots management, field days and to assess good agricultural practices and provide tailored advice to farmers.
Ensure adoption of Conservation Agriculture practices and technology is increased among farmers.
Assist farmers in implementing good agricultural practices.
Ensure accuracy in data collection, analyzing and report writing.
Farmer training in Conservation Agriculture, Post Harvest technologies and Crop management.
Mechanization Service Providers identification, screening and conducting MSP promotional events and road shows.
Conduct Financial Literacy and Business training for farmer groups, facilitate market linkages and access to finance for target value chains.
Work closely with the private sector, In-community agents, Rural Agro-dealers and Crop Aggregators.
Distribute inputs, training materials and resources to farmers and other agricultural stakeholders.
Create awareness and availability of improved seed varieties to farmers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Full Grade 12 Certificate.
Minimum of a Diploma in agriculture or better.
Experience in community mobilization and facilitation.
At least 2 years of experience in conservation agriculture project implementation.
Computer literate
In possession of the Motorbike rider’s license and able to ride a motorbike.
A registered member of the Agriculture Institute of Zambia (AIZ).
Applicant instructions
All interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters with copies of their most recent curriculum vitae with at least three traceable references to hr@conservationagriculture.org, copy ireen@conservationagriculture.org. The closing date for receiving applications is 11th July 2025. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.