Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist (1) Location: Lusaka
Purpose of the position
To provide technical support for the execution of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management (ANRM) within the Sustainable Enterprise and Economic Development (SEED) Technical Programme (TP) interventions to deliver set Programme outcomes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Programme Support
Support the development, selection and/or adoption of guidelines, tools, models and protocols to aid Agriculture and Natural Resources Management (ANRM) within the SEED technical programme implementation
Provide technical support to Area Programmes (APs) in the ANRM area to ensure that targeted communities have increased access to correct technology and innovation to aid increased productivity
Support in the design, implementation and review of ANRM within the SEED technical program interventions
Assess and support AP quality activity implementation to ensure that the programme is within scope, time and budget.
Ensure that the information, education and communication (IEC) materials are in place for effective implementation.
Ensure recommended ANRM program models are contextualized for effective implementation in the areas Area Programme
People Management
Facilitate ANRM related Training of Trainers (TOT) of partners, WVZ technical program staff, other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation
Support staff orientation and participate in building capacity of technical staff through coaching and mentoring for increased/enhanced competency
Provide input in performance appraisal of AP technical programme staff for increased accountability
Networking, Collaboration and Liaison
Represent WVZL in various key meetings including ANRM Technical Working Group (TWG) for alignment to National priorities e.g. Conservation agriculture task force, Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance Zambia etc.
Build and maintain technical relationship with internal and external partners/stakeholders for enhanced collaboration and sustainability
Programme Effectiveness and Quality Assurance
Support research/Studies on ANRM related topics and produce technical briefs for sharing with key stakeholders.
Participate and review data collection tools in conducting research/studies to generate lessons learnt for programme improvement.
Utilize and adapt learning from monitoring and evaluation processes to inform programming.
Consolidate and review monthly, quarterly and annual reports for timely submission.
Ensure all emerging industry technical standards are captured, documented and shared across Aps
Other Competencies/Attributes
Mature and Committed Christian, able to inspire others to World Vision Core Values, Vision and Mission Statement.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications/ Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Degree in Agriculture Sciences, Natural Resources, Agroforestry with minimum of 5 years’ experience in the relevant field
Master’s Degree Agriculture Sciences, Natural Resources, Agroforestry or its equivalent is an added advantage with minimum 2 years’ experience
Experience in Program Management in a complex, international organization preferably NGO context
Must have experience in Climate Smart Agriculture (Conservation Agriculture, Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration and agriculture risk management, water shade management) in rural agro based set ups with an enterprise development lens.
Knowledge and understanding of World Vision operations would be an added advantage,
Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and report writing essential
Must have excellent communications, interpersonal, analytical, decision making, conflict management, negotiation, networking, liaison and donor engagement skills
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, and must be a mature Christian.
Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Capacity to function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Office-based 40% : field 60%
Travel: international as required.
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