ETG Climate Solutions
Job Description
Agroforestry Extension Field Officer
Background
ETG Climate Solutions is a new business unit within ETG Commodities vertical with a current staff complement of 70 people across Switzerland, Spain, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa and Kenya. ETG Climate solutions seeks is building upon the Group’s large implementation experience of various farmer related initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa, to deliver climate and livelihood benefits at scale to farmers using modern tools and carbon market access. Climate Solutions has developed a bespoke program for African Emerging Farmer Carbon Abatement Program (AEF CAP) which has already been launched in Zambia, Malawi and Kenya.
Job Purpose
ETG Climate Solutions is looking for dedicated Agroforestry Extension Field Officers to support the implementation of various field activities for an agroforestry project, including a cookstove component.
Agroforestry Extension Field Officer will be responsible for facilitating all field operations for participant farmer groups to ensure successful implementation of project strategies and translating community needs into project objectives.
Location: The positions will be based in project districts such as Mchinji, Dowa, Ntchisi and Salima.
Duties and Responsibilities
Core duties include, but are not limited to:
- Implement field activities according to the project guidelines and workplan
- Identify appropriate farmer participants
- Organize and support the logistics of farmer groups
- Facilitate trainings for farmer groups from locally-appropriate training materials
- Provide consistent technical support of farmer participants
- Conduct all data collection and monitoring of farmers and farmer groups
- Provide interim reports on various field activities
- Assist in processing administrative requests/documents
- Assist in procurement of all items for the program and tree nursery
- Assist in producing quality deliverables on time
- Assist in the procurement of all items for the agroforestry program and tree nurseries
Qualifications and Requirements
- A certificate (diploma preferred) in agroforestry, agriculture, natural resources management or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years’ proven experience as a Agroforestry Extension Field Officer or similar role
- Experience in field data collection using different applications (kobo, ODK, Google forms)
- Strong understanding of agroforestry and sustainable farming practices in Malawi.
- Ability to facilitate and train farmers and farmer groups.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people, including local communities, government agencies and international project team.
- Experience working closely with local government offices and village leadership in rural development programs/ projects in Malawi
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner
- Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Fluent in English (both speaking and writing)
- Must have a valid Motorcycle license and experience in riding a motorcycle in the field
- Flexible in terms of traveling, living conditions and working hours
- Must be a citizen of Malawi
Required Attributes
- Focused, disciplined and determined
- Self-motivated
- Strong leadership skills with teams
- Structured and analytic mindset
- Innovative and collaborative
- Patient and flexible, particularly in cross-cultural environments
- Willingness to live and work in difficult conditions
- Work well under tight deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to the mission and vision of ETG Climate Solutions
How to apply?
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including cover letter and CV, by close of business on 05th February 2025 to the following email address: operations02.mlw@etgworld.com