Vacancy title:
Extension Officer / Organic Trainer

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

Jobs at:
Kasisi Agricultural Training Center

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 22 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of KATC programs that promote sustainable organic agriculture and agroecology among smallholder farmers, multipliers, and other stakeholders. The Extension Officer / Organic Trainer will provide technical training, on-farm advisory services, and support farmer-led innovation, ensuring improved productivity, resilience, and market access for participating communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver field-based training sessions, workshops, and demonstrations on sustainable organic farming practices.
  Provide regular on-site advisory services to smallholder farmers and farmer groups in KATC’s operational areas.
• Facilitate the adoption of sustainable organic and agroecological practices that enhance soil health, crop diversity, and resilience to climate change.
• Support activities around farmer managed seed systems, bio-fertilizer production, nutrition, market linkages, landscape interventions in collaboration with KATC programs.
• Collect, document, and report data on farmer progress, challenges, and success stories for program monitoring and evaluation.
• Network and collaborate with government extension officers, NGOs, and other stakeholders to strengthen farmer support systems.
• Promote in agricultural training and opportunities.
• Include cross-cutting issues like gender equity, youth participation, people with disabilities, HIV and climate change in day to day work.
• Assist in organizing field days, exhibitions, and exchange visits to showcase best practices.
• Ensure adherence to KATC’s principles, code of conduct, and safety procedures during all activities.

Qualifications, Experience, and Requirements

• Minimum Certificate in Agricultural Science or a related field (Diploma preferred).
  Experience in extension work, farmer training, or field-based agricultural advisory services.
• Knowledge and practical skills in organic agriculture and/or agroecology is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and at least two local Zambian languages.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter with initiative, problem-solving ability, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Honest, punctual, and reliable.
• Valid driver’s license for a car and/or motorbike.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions
This position is field-based with frequent travel to rural project sites.
May require working outside regular office hours to meet farmer schedules.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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