National Consultant (Field Extension Support Officer) – EU OACPS Business Friendly Project in Liberia
Description du poste
Overview
In this role you support farmer communities in Liberia through data-backed farming improvements and practical training. You will oversee registration, field monitoring, and technical guidance to boost GAP adoption and post-harvest practices. You’ll coordinate training deliveries, collect field data, and report progress to drive market-enabled, inclusive value chains. This opportunity lets you shape farmer livelihoods while aligning with ITC’s development goals.
Verantwortungsbereiche- Maintain an up-to-date farmer registry and document field activities and support needs
- Provide technical guidance on GAP, pest/disease management, and sustainable coffee production
- Support and facilitate farmer training on improved farming techniques and post-harvest handling
- Monitor progress, identify challenges, and provide observations and feedback to the project team
- Prepare and submit regular field reports on engagement, participation, progress, and recommendations
- Support distribution and monitoring of inputs (tools, seedlings, fertilizers) to beneficiaries
- Collect farmer and stakeholder feedback to improve interventions
- Engage with community leaders, farmer organizations, and other stakeholders to implement activities
- University degree in agronomy, extension services, agricultural engineering, agribusiness, business administration, development studies or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 2 years in project management, coordination, and smallholder farmer development
- Experience with data collection and survey administration is desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Fluent in written and spoken English; local language knowledge advantageous
- Strong organizational and planning abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and in a multicultural team
- GAP expertise in coffee production
- Demonstration plot management and field coaching
- Farmer training and coaching delivery
