Agricultural Extensionist

About the Role

The Agricultural Extensionist implements field‑based extension services to support smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, providing technical guidance, training, and market linkage while ensuring gender equality and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to farmers and producer groups to assess practices and training needs
• Provide technical guidance on moringa, legume, and sorghum cultivation, soil fertility, pest control, irrigation, post-harvest handling, and climate‑resilient practices
• Organize farmer trainings, demonstrations, and peer learning sessions
• Supervise Community Facilitators and model farmers in implementing trainings
• Develop and disseminate extension materials adapted to local contexts
• Facilitate formation and strengthening of farmer groups, women’s groups, youth groups, and processing units
• Support market linkages, business skills, record keeping, GMP, food safety, and value chain integration
• Collect and report data on agricultural production, practice adoption, and beneficiary participation
• Ensure gender equality, youth inclusion, and safeguarding in all activities
• Collaborate with local government extension agents and project partners

Skills Required

Fields of Study

• Agricultural Extension
• Agronomy
• Rural Development

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter via Ethiojobs.net, including three referees. Do not attach certificates at this stage. Find contact details below.