IFAD-Project Implementation Unit
Program Management Unit (PMU)
Ministry of Agriculture Annex
University of Liberia Campus, Fendell
Post Title: Farmer Field School Officer(1)
Reports to: Project Coordinator, IFAD-PIU Projects
Programme Management Unit (PMU),
Ministry of Agriculture
Primary Location: Lofa County
Start Date: December 1, 2019
Contract Period: One (1) year renewable
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Key results expected / major functional activities include:
Specifically, the Farmers Field School (FFS) Officer will:
Methodological support to the FFS:
• Design and Coordinate the development of the FFS implementation strategy with special attention given to the
following points: FFS for nutritious sensitive and sustainable agriculture; farm management and establishment of
farm business schools;
• Contribute to the development of FFS curriculum, modules and training materials;
• Assist in designing FFS baseline survey and the development of monitoring and reporting tools;
• Review the project implementation strategy and mechanisms and where necessary propose improvements;
• Capture lessons learned, success stories/good practices, document and disseminate.
• Work closely with the project team and the M&E Unit to draft periodic project progress reports;
• Work closely with the project team and M&E unit to develop the Annual Work Plan and Budget;
• Ensures that knowledge exchange activities (visits and field days) are prioritized appropriately and reflect the
projects’ strategy and objectives;
• As appropriate, actively identify and pursue synergies with sister projects under the country programme.
Hands-on support to FFS:
• Assess training needs in different areas of Farmers’ Groups, Groups facilitators and Master Trainers;
• Assist Master Trainers in planning and implementing “Training of Facilitators”;
• Coordinate and report on exchange/exposure visits;
• Coordinate with relevant County officers to ensure follow-up/technical support to the FFS and report on such
activities;
• Coordinate with cooperatives for ensuring delivery of quality services to the Farmer groups and communities and
report on such activities;
• Monitor and document Training of Facilitators conducted by the Master Trainers and evaluate the quality of the
trainings;
• Elaborate, Supervise, monitor and document strategies and activities for organization and empowerment of
Farmers’ Group/Associations/CBO’s activities.
Technical/Functional competencies
• Innovative Performer able to generate innovative solutions, assess risk, make decisions and take accountability
for his/her actions;
• Leader able to combine strong management, organizational and leadership skills with insight, seeking continual
improvement and collaborative engagement within the team; able to achieve results through motivating people and
influencing partners;
• Planner/organizer able to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure and high-energy environment; flexible and able
to multi-task;
• Capable team player;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Technical skills necessary: in FFS, sustainable agriculture, farm management, value chain, farmers’ organizations;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education:
• A BSc. degree in Agriculture from a recognized University with specialization in Extension services
Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience, preferably in Agricultural extension related projects;
• A minimum of 4 years professional experience in development and coordination of FFS for a donor funded project;
• Knowledge of cocoa cropping system is an added asset;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Willing and able to be based permanently in remote and rural locations.
• Able to adapt to circumstances to communicate with the rural communities.

All Interested and qualified applicants should address their applications including letter of interest along with Curriculum
Vitae and copies of relevant Diplomas/Certificate to the below address via email: Kindly indicate in the email subject,
the Title of the position you are applying for.
Recruitment Team
IFAD Projects PIU
Programme Management Unit Ministry of Agriculture Email: ifadrecruit@moa.gov.lr or apply through the system below
Deadline for submission of Applications: October 31, 2019 at 5PM GMT
QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY