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• Work closely with the Program Manager and
  all other teams in designing and implementation of agricultural extension
  services of the project according to the approved work plan and budgets,
  project document and implementation strategies.
• Design and establish appropriate extension
  materials, help set up viable private sector led extension service
  delivery model for the promotion of improved technologies and practices
  aimed at enhancing small holder productivity and prevention of
  post-harvest losses.
• Offer technical guidance and assistance to
  the private sector partner on curriculum development and basic teaching
  methodologies for the program targeted value chain commodities
• With supervision and guidance from the
  Program Manager and support from field program teams undertake assessments
  pertinent to agricultural extension to inform program design and strategy
• Work closely with the private sector partner
  in the design and implementation of demonstrations on agro-techniques to
  farmers
• Build capacity of private sector partner
  staffs and agents through trainings and technical advices to improve their
  extension service delivery
• Maintain close coordination and
  co-operation with other agriculture staff and district departments of
  agriculture to ensure synergy and improved coordination among
  programs/interventions
• Work closely with all Mercy Corps program
  team from all sectors to ensure good internal coordination and subsequent
  high quality project implementation
• Actively participate in the periodic
  program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.
• Build field team capacity in the areas of
  agricultural extension and other relevant technical areas
• Provide managerial and supervisory support
  to a team of agricultural development officers
• Compile and prepare periodic work plans
  and progress reports.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports and
  other project documentation and communication that contribute to a
  learning organization
• Coordinate with other Mercy Corps programs
  and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation and
  to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target
  communities.
• Assists in all other tasks and duties as
  assigned by supervisor and program managers.
• Conduct himself/herself both
  professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
  Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.

• All applicants should hold Degrees,
  preferably graduate level, in Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development
  or Agricultural Economics.
• Minimum of five to seven years relevant
  experience including working with private sector companies in the
  agricultural sector is required;
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills;
• Experience of working with agricultural
  research institutions and seed enterprises.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically in
  MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Excellent attention to detail and ability
  to complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Excellent teamwork abilities and
  interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  as well as familiarity with agribusiness sector is required;
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and
  enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually
  adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment
  mandatory;
• Ability to focus on day-to-day tasks at
  hand while also working towards longer-term objectives with an
  understanding that these will change continuously;
• Willingness to spend much time in the
  field and work closely with program target groups.

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