Overview
Support field-level implementation, community mobilization, and extension services for the EU-funded Oil Palm Value Chain Improvement Project in Sierra Leone.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and mobilize target communities and beneficiaries.
- Facilitate inclusive community consultations.
- Conduct sensitization campaigns.
- Support participatory rural assessments.
- Identify and support establishment of FFS sites.
- Supervise and guide FFS facilitators.
- Ensure timely implementation of FFS activities.
- Support formation and strengthening of farmer groups.
- Facilitate coordination between IPs, DAOs, and communities.
- Monitor partner activities.
- Provide regular feedback to the Project Lead.
- Support identification of suitable nursery sites.
- Coordinate establishment of nurseries and seedling distribution.
- Oversee distribution of inputs.
- Maintain accurate records of input distribution.
- Prepare bi-weekly field reports.
- Maintain updated records of beneficiaries, FFS activities, and input distribution.
- Ensure proper documentation.
- Support data collection and validation.
- Ensure adherence to FAO project SOPs and donor requirements.
- Promote transparency and accountability.
- Support grievance redress mechanisms.
- Ensure all field activities are properly documented.
- Work with DAOs and local authorities to ensure land used is dispute-free.
- Support resolution of community-level disputes.
- Maintain records of disputes and resolutions.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- Support awareness and visibility campaigns.
- Ensure project visibility.
- Document success stories and field achievements.
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural extension, community mobilization, or tree crop projects.
- Experience with Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and cooperative development.
- Experience in working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) especially at district/community level in Sierra Leone.
- Experience with donor-funded or development projects is an asset.
Qualifications
• University degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
