Overview
The Entomologist will provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of climate-smart insect-based livelihood interventions. The role focuses on promoting sustainable insect value chains to enhance food security, nutrition, income generation, and livelihood resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) and beekeeping interventions.
- Promote climate-smart insect farming technologies and sustainable production systems.
- Support the establishment and management of BSF production units, apiaries, and demonstration sites.
- Develop and disseminate technical guidelines on insect production, harvesting, processing, and utilization.
- Promote innovative insect-based enterprises.
- Support value addition initiatives for honey, beeswax, propolis, BSF larvae, and other insect-derived products.
- Train farmers, refugee groups, youth groups, and cooperatives on BSF production and beekeeping technologies.
- Develop and conduct farmer field demonstrations, field days, and hands-on practical training.
- Promote best practices in apiary management, colony management, honey harvesting, and processing.
- Build capacity of community extension workers and lead farmers in insect value chain development.
- Provide routine technical support and mentorship to project beneficiaries.
- Support formation and strengthening of insect value chain groups and cooperatives.
- Facilitate market linkages for honey, beeswax, BSF products, and related enterprises.
- Promote business development services and entrepreneurship among beneficiaries.
- Support value chain assessments and identification of emerging market opportunities.
- Facilitate inclusive participation of refugees and host communities in project.
Required Experience
Minimum of five (5) years' proven experience in development or humanitarian projects. Demonstrated experience in implementing climate-smart insect-based livelihood interventions. Experience in promoting sustainable insect value chains, particularly Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production and beekeeping/apiculture. Experience working in refugee settings, refugee-hosting communities, or humanitarian contexts is highly preferred. Experience in implementing innovative insect farming technologies, value addition, and market linkages.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Entomology Crop protection Zoology
