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• The jobholders will mobilize and facilitate
  the process of group formation for the farmers
• Work closely with other staff in collection
  and verification of baseline data
• In charge of the identification and
  registration of beneficiaries, organisation of the training clusters,
  commencement of training in Sustainable Agriculture, provision of crop
  inputs, planting and nurturing of the crops, ensure correct harvest and
  short term storage of crop products and bulking them in the Coop store
• Carry out training and demonstration for
  profitable and strategic enterprises using a participatory approach (hands
  on) to instill better farming skills and knowledge to the beneficiaries
  and their neighbours.
• Offer support in the development of the
  capacity of the farmers in the area of agriculture through identification
  of gaps and identifying possible capacity building needs
• Guide farmers on best crop husbandry
  practices, diagnosis and control (where applicable) of notifiable crop
  pests and diseases and post-harvest handling
• Work closely with the Project Manager to draw
  project work plans and budget, and reporting.
• Provide extension services to the
  beneficiaries in farming methods of selected crops and quality standards
  set by the suppliers of inputs and companies that demand the products
• Work in liaison with the Project Manager and
  the Cooperative Officers to mobilize and register the farmers into
  cooperatives and link them to crop buyers
• Mentor and train farmers in group dynamics
  and crop development
• Organize exchange visits between groups to
  enable them to learn from each other
• Carry out regular on farm support visit to
  the project farmers to assess performance and support them to set up and
  maintain model sustainable farms.
• Work closely with the advisory committee
  members and other local community leaders, monitor the progress and impact
  of the project activities on the community against specified goals and
  objectives
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned
  to you by your supervisor that promotes the aims and objectives of the
  organisation.

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
  in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences relevant discipline. Possession
  of a Post Graduate Diploma in the related field will be an added
  advantage.
• At least three years’ experience and
  demonstrable skills in designing and implementing climate interventions
• Fluent in Luo or Acholi

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