Overview

CARE International is seeking an Agriculture Officer to lead agricultural project activities, supporting farmers to optimize production and enhance food security using a participatory approach. The role involves applying principles of regenerative agriculture and agroecology.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate agricultural activities and field budgets.
Develop activity plans aligned with project goals.
Schedule and implement agricultural interventions.
Mobilize farmers for production, post-harvest loss reduction, and marketing.
Provide training in regenerative agriculture, agroecology, and climate-resilient practices.
Conduct farmer group assessments and capacity building.
Develop and deliver training materials for farmer groups.
Facilitate training on farming as a business, post-harvest handling, and value addition.
Support the establishment of functional governance and operational committees for farmer groups.
Monitor and mentor farmer group performance.
Conduct crop performance monitoring and field data collection.
Provide on-site technical advisory services.
Contribute to workplans and progress reports.
Manage relationships with local government ministries, NGOs, and private sector actors.
Share project plans and progress updates with relevant authorities.
Liaise with agricultural and veterinary departments for field support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture, or related fields. Advanced degrees preferred.
Minimum of 3–4 years in agribusiness, agricultural production, produce marketing, or market linkages.
Knowledge of Zimbabwe’s agricultural production context and marketing challenges.
Experience supporting small-scale farmers in improving produce quality, post-harvest handling, collective marketing, and market access.
Community mobilization and training experience in agriculture.
Strong technical knowledge of agricultural production, including produce quality enhancement.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and MS Office Project.
Commitment to gender and youth inclusion in food security programming.
Ability to work collaboratively with communities and stakeholders.

Benefits

None specified.

Location

Zimbabwe

How to Apply

Interested candidates should demonstrate technical expertise, participatory leadership, and a commitment to CARE’s values. Applicants are evaluated on professionalism, integrity, and dedication to sustainable agricultural development and food security. Female candidates and individuals focused on gender and youth issues are encouraged to apply.

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