Job Responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications of agricultural inputs including seed, tools, fertilizers, etc for tenders;
• Assist in conducting needs assessment and baseline surveys for the identification of beneficiaries on-going interventions;
• Formulate training modules related to good agriculture practices, including home and community garden, crop productions, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), soil and water management, post-harvest practices;
• Conduct related training for training of trainers (TOT);
• Jointly with other project officers and consultants review the equipment needs of the project, and provide technical advice and recommendations specifications for procurement;
• Ensure the agriculture component of the project is implemented together with relevant stakeholders with the involvement of the community representatives;
• Contribute to the formulation of a participatory monitoring system and process documentation specifically of the best agriculture practices;
• Ensure follow-up and coordination related to the implementation of work plans and procurement plans. Cooperate and coordinate with other FAO projects and promote synergies in project implementation;
• Contribute to the preparation and formulation of Letters of Agreements (LoAs) the supervision of the Local partners and verification of their technical performances (including LOAs reporting);
• Establish and maintain a demonstration vegetable garden for showcase purposes at FAO representation in office.
• Prepare and submit mission report after each mission and the end of assignment report before the termination of the contract; and
• Perform other tasks as required and appropriate for successful implementation of the project.