Head of Agriculture and Land Restoration

Job description

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

Education / Qualifications

The Agriculture and Land Restoration Officer contributes to the effective implementation and monitoring of agroforestry activities, the provision of quality services and the achievement of results with maximum impact for beneficiaries. He/she reports directly to the project manager and works closely with field staff. The Agriculture and Land Restoration Officer may be required to set up the following activities (non-exhaustive list): Realization of terms of reference for the acquisition of plant species adapted to local realities, monitoring of the establishment of nurseries of forest plants, Training and follow-up of women’s cooperatives for the implementation of new technology of regeneration of agricultural land The Agriculture and Land Restoration Officer also prepares written documents and progress reports on field activities.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Under the authority of:

• Project Manager WORK RELATIONS Internal relations:
• Area Coordinator
• Project managers
• FLATS zone team
• Project Team External relations:
• Beneficiaries
• Local authorities
• Non-governmental actors

Responsibilities

(i) Agricultural and Agroforestry Technical Assessments

• Proposals on the choice of plants adapted to local realities
• Planning of technical visits according to procedures
• Liaise and coordinate with technical services: Departmental Directorates of Agriculture, ANADER, Water and Forests, MINAGRI...
• Participate in the definition of the strategy and tools/methods/programs for training, extension and facilitation of practical workshops with project beneficiaries
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of project activities, in line with established timetables, with a regular presence on the ground and with agricultural technicians
• Liaison with local and international NGOs present in intervention areas
• Drafting of terms of reference for the project’s agricultural and agroforestry activities
• Weekly and monthly progress report on project activities, etc. (ii) Monitoring of agricultural cooperatives:
• Development and monitoring of work plans for agricultural cooperatives
• Organize and facilitate planning meetings and monitoring of activities and results with agricultural technicians
• Support agricultural technicians in the application of intervention methods, training and support to groups/cooperatives.
• Ensure the provision and distribution of direct support (inputs, small equipment ...) to the beneficiaries of the project
• Participate in the selection of suppliers with logistics support
• Monitoring of delivery schedules with suppliers
• Validation of work purposes according to standards and procedures ACTED and the pre-established contract with the supplier
• Ensure the implementation of visibility ACTED and donors
• Facilitating the surveys carried out by the evaluation officer (MEAL department)
• Preparation of potential visits by the Internal Coordination and/or external donors and partners The Agriculture and Land Restoration Officer will permanently ensure:
• Compliance with procedures ACTED, including logistical procedures, human resources and security in terms of purchases and movements on the ground
• The weekly report of the progress of his activities to his supervisor as well as any incident or difficulty encountered in the field
• Any additional task assigned by his/her supervisor

Required skills

• Postgraduate degree Bachelor’s or Master’s level in Agronomy, Agriculture

Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience in a similar position
• Proven experience in the implementation of projects in Agroforestry
• Experience in training, extension and facilitation (practical workshops) in rural areas
• Good knowledge of participatory planning methods and/or tools for development projects and programs (Participatory Diagnostics, MARP, etc.)
• Experience in supporting grassroots cooperatives/community organizations in agroecology, land restoration
• Experience within an NGO and experience in management will be appreciated
• Strong technical skills are required for this position
• Knowledge of the project area: Departments of Dikodougou and M’Bengué
• Very good command of written and spoken French
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft desktop software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent ability to take initiative and identify solutions

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Nb training completed
• % Germination of monitored nurseries
• Number of agricultural techniques proposed and adopted by the communities
• Nb of committee followed weekly
• % cooperatives adopt new techniques of land regeneration
• % the work carried out within the time limits set out in the initial plan
• Number of complaints received in connection with the operation of the works carried out
• Nb files and documents available and properly stored (electronic and paper copies)

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