Field Extension Officers at Christ Is the Answer Ministries

CITAM Seeks to recruit two (2) Christians who are experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of Field extension officers, who will be responsible for the day-to-day project implementation and monitoring by coordinating activities and ensuring effective communication and feedback with communities to improve agricultural practices and project outcomes with CITAM Marsabit Agriculture and Livelihood Improvement (Mali) Project.

The position reports to the Projects coordinator.  

Key duties and responsibilities:   

1. Supporting the coordination of project activities to ensure timely and effective implementation at the grassroots level
2. Mobilizing and recruiting project participants, including identification and support of farmer groups.
3. Conducting agronomic trainings based on established curricula and establishing demonstration plots for practical learning.
4. Providing ongoing technical support to farmers on crop husbandry and sustainable farming practices.
5. Strengthening market linkages between farmers and new or existing market players. Supporting field-level monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection, data entry analysis, and reporting.
6. Documenting success stories, participating in community feedback sessions, and contributing to project learning and adaptation.
7. Preparing regular reports and participating in review and planning meetings.

Requirements

Requirements and Qualification  

1. Must be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM statement of faith.
2. A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Agriculture economics/extension, Social Science/Development studies or any other related field.
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Agricultural and livelihood projects
4. Previous working experience in a rural setting, and ease in dealing with communities showing understanding of the areas in which they will be operating.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.