Vacancy title:
Field Technician in Non-Timber Forest Products

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Environment]

Jobs at:
Agronomist and Veterinarian without Boarder

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, August 17 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Mpika | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Agronomists and Veterinarians Without Borders (AVSF) is a professional non-profit association recognized as a public utility organization, supporting peasant agriculture since 1977.
• Works in Africa, Asia, and Latin America with rural communities to promote sustainable practices, combat food insecurity, and reduce economic vulnerability.
• Supports producer organizations in fair trade, organic farming, and quality trade to improve farmers' incomes and living conditions.
• Website: https://www.avsf.org/
• Operating in Zambia since 2022, focusing on agroecology, human-wildlife coexistence, and community-based biodiversity management.
• Helps farmers adopt sustainable practices, protect natural resources, and secure legal recognition for traditional land use.

New Project: Bush2Business (2025–2028)

• Funded by: French Development Agency (AFD)
• Location: Muchinga Province (Mpika & Lavushimanda districts)
• Objective: Strengthen non-timber forest product (NTFP) value chains through a 3-year pilot project.
• Key Activities:
  • Creation of a specialized non-profit platform to support NTFP value chains.
  • Training for government agencies, producer groups, and SMEs on sustainable harvesting, processing, and marketing.

Job Opening: NTFP Field Technician

Job Details

• Job Title: Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) Field Technician
• Country: Zambia
• Job Location: Mpika (with frequent travel to Lavushimanda)
• Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months, renewable)
• Start Date: September 2025
• Status: National hire
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Community Groups (CFMGs & Others)
   • Train on sustainable harvesting, processing, and financial literacy.
   • Organize workshops, exchange visits, and business plan development.
   • Collaborate with Forestry Department, Ministry of SMEs, We Forest, FZS, and WFP.
   • Assist in grant proposal submissions (e.g., Community Development Fund).
2. Strengthen NTFP Marketing
   • Develop packaging, branding, and sales strategies.
   • Facilitate participation in trade fairs, village markets, and promotional events.
   • Engage District Councils and other stakeholders to expand market access.
3. Project Development & Coordination
   • Assist in drafting AVSF cooperation project proposals.
   • Assess potential for scaling AVSF’s work in Zambia with producer organizations.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Technical training in rural development, value chains, or related fields.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years in supporting producer organizations, rural project management, and training.
  • Experience in financial literacy, business planning, and NTFP value chains preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong training, drafting, and interpersonal skills.
  • Diplomatic, adaptable, and autonomous.
• Languages:
  • Fluent in Bemba & English (written & spoken).
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates must submit their letter of interest and resume by August 17th, 2025.

With the reference: Administrative and Finance Officer North Luangwa to the emails k.roesch@avsf.org and f.rutten@avsf.org
AVSF is committed to developing an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of its employees within its teams. As an employer, AVSF offers the same employment opportunities to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.

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