Job Description

PROVINCIAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS X4

We are looking for dedicated Provincial Rural Development Officers to join our team. Reporting to the Operations Director – Rural Development & Industrialisation, the successful applicants will, among other key duties, be responsible for:

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Preparing crop production budgets and estimates according to annual production programs and meeting set targets.
• Supervising soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for the Community Agro-Projects.
• Enrolling Business Units and key value chain actors such as government, developmental agencies, and other stakeholders for assured sustainable production at the Community Agro-Projects.
• Supervising crop production, harvesting, marketing, and value addition at Business Units.
• Achieving set production targets for Food, Feed, and Fibre crops at Community Agro-Projects.
• Coordinating Capital Expenditure Planning and procedures at Community Agro-Projects.
• Ensuring timely land preparation, planting, and harvesting for the Business Units.
• Coordinating training and capacity building for Business Units beneficiaries to ensure best management practices.
• Monitoring and evaluating programs and crop yield forecasts for Community Agro-Projects.
• Preparing Weekly and Monthly Reports.
• Participating in strategy formulation and implementation for Rural Development and Agriculture Operations Functions.
• Identifying opportunities for rural Agro-economic development and planning for implementation.
• Researching and developing other duties as may be assigned by the Authority.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Science, or equivalent.
• 5 “O” Levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• At least 3 years of experience in agribusiness development, agricultural extension, or related field.
• Clean Class 4 Licence.
Attributes
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, value chains, and business development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Result-oriented, innovative, analytical, and a team player.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 29 January 2025 to: [email protected]