Agricultural Extension Officer
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Lutheran World Relief (Corus International) is hiring Agricultural Extension Officers for its TRACE cocoa project across multiple Nigerian states including Ondo, Cross River, Osun, Ekiti, and Abia. The role involves supporting government extension agents, farmers, and input suppliers with technical training, out-grower program management, and cocoa traceability. Candidates need cocoa value chain expertise and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- 5 openings available across multiple Nigerian states
- Focus on cocoa value chain and traceability systems
- Requires 3-5 years experience in agricultural extension or out-grower management
- Technical support and training for farmers and producer groups
- Reports to Program Technical Advisor with DCoP oversight
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Lutheran World Relief (LWR), member of Corus International is seeking applications for the recruitment of Agricultural Extension Officer (AEO) for its TRACE project, based in Akure,- Ondo state, Ikom,- Cross River, Osun, Ekiti and Abia states Nigeria. Job Brief The Agriculture Extension Officer will be supporting the Government of Nigeria agriculture extension agents, farmers, and input suppliers on the range of products and services available for uptake in the cocoa sector. The AEO will provide technical support, training, and monitoring support. Position Summary The Agricultural Extension Officer will report to the Program Technical Advisor and overall supervise by the Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP). Job Description Support quality cocoa seedling production through commercial seedling producers (youth & women enterprise) and participating farmers. Support the private extension agents from the cocoa trading companies to build an operational team to run the farming out-grower program - Scheduling operations as well as resources and monitoring the activities in the field to achieve production and buyback targets. Provide technical leadership and guidance in planning and implementation of TRACE activities of project location in collaboration with project partners and relevant government agencies. In coordination with the MEL Director and MEL analysts, ensure timely and quality capturing of MEAL data on TRACE activities and project components. Provide effective management, coaching, and support to Project lead farmers, LWR Producer Enterprise Agents, Producer groups, and intermediaries (input suppliers, distributors, transporters, and Licensed Buying Agents (LBA)s). Facilitate and implement a schedule of post-training field inspections to monitor training quality and adoption of training. Mobilize farmer groups to get into & cocoa production/traceability system and ensure group social cohesion, organization, and management. Represent LWR in cocoa forums. Ensure that TRACE related activities are implemented in accordance with LWR standards and approaches. Support cocoa producer groups to self-organize, increase their financial, technical, and organizational skills, access financial services, and establish Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) and products. Prepare monthly update, quarterly, and annual work plans, budgets, and technical reports on project activities as part of the overall program planning and reporting cycle. Support and Monitoring of weather, cocoa traceability & other developments to update production estimates and assess the impact of various scenarios on yields. Input distribution and credit accounting, if needed. Provide technical support to lead farmers to cascade training using the developed curriculum package of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) for Cocoa cropping and advise/ train the growers to adopt the same to ensure increased yield & productivity. Build and sustain reliable LWR's Producer Enterprise Agent (PEA) and cocoa producer groups/associations based in the catchment areas (Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Abia, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States) and ensure a sustainable supply of high-quality products for private sector partners (Cocoa trading companies/processors). Key Deliverables Management of out-grower, LWR Producer Enterprise Agents (PEA) and traceability program and volume of buyback from the farmers. Facilitate the distribution and monitor improved planting material, which includes both hybrid and clonal material. Improved productivity and increased production volumes for farmers Requirements: Must have expertise in the cocoa value chain, Natural Resources Management, cocoa traceability system & cropping, and 3 - 5 years of experience: managing farmer / out-grower / contract farming, business development services, and agricultural extension services. Knowledge on agro-climate, soil fertility, disease & pest control, farmers organization strengthening. Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics or relevant field or equivalent experience. Experience: with market development approaches, such as cocoa and agricultural value-chain development (linking producers to markets) programming. Has previous experience: in the cocoa value chain, youth and women enterprise, cocoa traceability system, project management and related fields. Understanding of cocoa seedlings production, crop management, and buyback of produce. Proven experience: in donor funding, NGOs, and cocoa certification/sustainability program. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. The duties of the job require regular attendance of at least 5 days/week. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or on weekends as required. Corus has a hybrid work policy, allowing 50 percent of work to be done remotely. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Zero Tolerance to Abuse: As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to: Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Corus family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve. Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons. Help to develop and maintain an environment that welcome and develop a diverse workforce. Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance. Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included. Adhere to the Organizational Core Values of Inclusion, Disruptive, Interconnected and Agile. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Abia State and 4 other locations Abia State , Cross River State , Ondo State , Osun State , Akure Agricultural Extension Officer job vacancies in Nigeria