1. Job Purpose

Community Climate Zambia (CCSZ) is seeking motivated Community Development Officer to support field-based activities in Mwinilunga project areas. This is a hands-on, field role suited to individuals who are comfortable working in remote locations.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an inventory of participating beneficiaries, mapping individual homesteads to implement household payouts based on intervention performance across all the zones
• Support the Senior Conservation Officer in ensuring that all research activities are well planned, executed, and reported weekly.
• Coordinate monitoring, data collection, skills development, technical support, and mobilization of community-based entities. Engage zone committees and village leaders in all project activities with full consultation from local stakeholders in each area.
• In collaboration with the Field Officer, develop user group information to ensure efficient and effective producer groups, coaching them to develop detailed work plans, entrepreneurial marketing plans, and quarterly update meetings.
• Facilitate training for both farmers and lead farmers in farming, business skills, and record-keeping to ensure food security
• Work closely with the Field Officer to implement and adapt fire management tools at the village and household level, as mandated in the project document design.
• Maintain close collaboration with existing and new partners within the operational area to implement programs.

3. Qualifications and core competencies

• Grade 12 certificate
• Degree in agriculture, Community Development, social sciences, or related field
• 3 years’ experience in a related field
• Experience in climate-smart agriculture program implementation
• Strong community engagement skills
• Basic computer skills in MS Office applications

• Develop and maintain an inventory of participating beneficiaries, mapping individual homesteads to implement household payouts based on intervention performance across all the zones
• Support the Senior Conservation Officer in ensuring that all research activities are well planned, executed, and reported weekly.
• Coordinate monitoring, data collection, skills development, technical support, and mobilization of community-based entities. Engage zone committees and village leaders in all project activities with full consultation from local stakeholders in each area.
• In collaboration with the Field Officer, develop user group information to ensure efficient and effective producer groups, coaching them to develop detailed work plans, entrepreneurial marketing plans, and quarterly update meetings.
• Facilitate training for both farmers and lead farmers in farming, business skills, and record-keeping to ensure food security
• Work closely with the Field Officer to implement and adapt fire management tools at the village and household level, as mandated in the project document design.
• Maintain close collaboration with existing and new partners within the operational area to implement programs.

• Strong community engagement skills
• Basic computer skills in MS Office applications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Degree in agriculture, Community Development, social sciences, or related field
• 3 years’ experience in a related field
• Experience in climate-smart agriculture program implementation