Overview

The Farmer Field School-Farmer Business School Specialist will contribute to the "Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Program (RBWRP)" by establishing and supporting farmer schools to enhance agricultural practices and livelihoods.

Tasks Summary

• Supervise the establishment and functioning of FFS, FBS, FCS and GWMS.
• Develop and deliver training modules on modern farming techniques, business management, value addition, and market linkages.
• Coordinate with NGOs, academia, and TWG for beneficiary identification, awareness, and training delivery.
• Promote gender-sensitive approaches and inclusivity.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to monitor impact.
• Collaborate with local authorities and partners for successful implementation.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on training progress.
• Develop and adopt training materials and curricula for FFS and FBS programs.
• Train and mentor farmers, extension workers, and FFS Trainers.
• Provide technical assistance and advisory support.
• Facilitate exchange visits and study tours.
• Organize workshops, field demonstrations, and events.
• Collect data, conduct surveys, and prepare progress reports.
• Assess program impact on farmers' livelihoods.
• Manage field interventions for FFS and CSA sites.
• Manage local level ToT for FFS Trainers and extension officers.
• Introduce and establish Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) initiatives.
• Provide backstopping to FFS Facilitators, FFS Trainers, and Team leaders.
• Document and develop databases, case studies, and success stories.
• Support data entry and updates in Kobo database.
• Work with River Basin Team Leaders and sectoral specialists for information compilation.
• Facilitate field level activities for mobilization and formation of FFS/CRA.
• Support facilitators and RBTLs in maintaining relations with TWG.
• Assist RBTLs and technical specialists in monitoring schools and sessions.
• Monitor and evaluate facilitator performance.
• Provide feedback and coaching to facilitators and FFS Trainers.
• Perform any other assigned task.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in implementing Farmer Field Schools, Farmer Business Schools, or Farmer Climate Schools in similar contexts.
• Practical knowledge of farmers’ capacity building & community mobilization and development skills.
• Participatory approaches for rural community development.
• Understanding of the purpose and functions of technical programmes, operational guidelines and programme/project management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO would be considered an added asset.
• Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations.
• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
• Proven expertise in modern agricultural practices, entrepreneurship, value addition, water management, rangeland and livestock management.
• Experience in developing training materials, curricula, and conducting training programs for farmers and extension workers.
• Familiarity with the agriculture and livestock challenges in Balochistan will be an added advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Advance university degree in agriculture, rural development, agricultural economics, livestock management, or a related field.