Summary
Date Posted: 8th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
WeForest, Zambia. .

  RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deliver agricultural extension services to the local community in the Katanino area
• Conduct socio-economic surveys of the local community in Katanino
• Train the local community in farm management and farm account keeping
• Help in the establishment of fruit and vegetable nurseries
• Assist in alternative livelihoods development such as beehive schemes, livestock production and crop production
• Assist in participatory processes to develop village-based land use maps and plans
• Train the local community in Conservation Agriculture, Agroforestry and Forestry practices
• Communicate directly with the Project Manager amongst others regarding project activities.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Education: A minimum of diploma in Agriculture or equivalent
• Language: Fluent in English (both speaking and writing) and Bemba/Lamba
• Work experience: Preferably 2 years’ relevant work experience in the agricultural sector
• Skills: Excellent coordination, training and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of small-scale agribusiness, micro-crediting, agroforestry and horticulture
• Knowledge of beekeeping, nursery management, soil and crop science
• Strong and comfortable working in the field with the local community
• Be willing to relocate and live in Katanino, Masaiti District.
CONDITIONS
• Full-time, up to a maximum of 44 hours per week. Working Monday through Saturday morning, hours will vary depending on project needs and flexibility is essential.
• Employee contract of 1year can be signed with a probation period of 3 months, starting as soon as possible but realistically around Mid June.
• Based close to Katanino forest reserve, where the Project office is being established
• Remuneration based on experience but approx. 5,500 ZMK monthly gross salary (gratuity and allowances included.

Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Qualifications: Not Specified
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
INTERESTED?
Contact Dr. Fainess Lumbwe WeForestZambia@gmail.com  with your full CV and motivation letter no later than the 25th of May 2019.Please refrain from applying if you do not meet the above criteria.

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