CARE International Timor-Leste, Agriculture Officer, Deadline September 24, 2009

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(Internal & External)


Position: Agriculture Officer
Project: Local Initiative Food Security (LIFT)
Report to: National Project Manager
Location: Maliana, Bobonaro District, Timor-Leste
Duration: 16 months until December 2010 extension


PROJECT BACKGROUND

LIFT, an EuropeAid funded (EC) project, will be supporting 3,000 vulnerable households in Liquica and Bobonaro districts in Timor Leste in order to address the underlying causes of food insecurity. The project aims to address food security in an integrated manner.

JOB SUMMARY
- Provide support to Field Officers to strengthen farmer groups and women groups in agriculture
- Collect demand and forecast demand for inputs and materials for farmer groups
- Organize training and exposure visits for Field Officers and men and women farmers
- Ensure that transfer of technology done in right manner to the target beneficiaries
- Coordinate with MAF District Offices of Liquica and Bobonaro
- Prepare progress report of the agriculture activities
- Coach and mentor Field Officers on participatory planning, implementation and monitoring of agriculture activities

REQUIREMENTS
• University Degree in agronomy or related field
• At least one year experience in agriculture related programmes
• Strong experience in providing training and workshop
• Fluent in Tetum language and good knowledge of spoken and written English
• Demonstrated computer skills (word, excel)

For qualified applicants please submit application letter, CV, and two references to Human Resource Unit, CARE International Timor Leste on or before 24 September 2009 or by email to hr@care.tp