Agricultural Advisor
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
The Agricultural Advisor is based at the programme office in Tboung Khmum and s/he/they will ensure effective and efficient project activities implementation in the Tboung Khmum province related mainly to the pepper value chain support.
- The Agricultural Advisor is responsible for providing technical expertise, implementation and monitoring of project activities in the Tboung Khmum province according to the commissioned objectives and indicators and in this context, s/he/they perform following tasks:
- Technical contribution to the (further) development of trainings for pepper farmers and ACs, supporting the selection process of farmers and Acs
- Technical inputs for training materials, presentations, posters, factsheets, videos etc. that will be prepared for the pepper value chain
- Preparation, setting-up and accompanying of farmer and AC (and MSME) trainings and coaching on site, cooperation with model farmers and coordination of demonstrations sites
- Support of the farmers and ACs in contract farming and market linkages
- Day-to-day support of M&E activities, including baseline, midterm and endline surveys, as well as annual project progress surveys and other related activities
- Support preparations for/ and accompany events, field days, official visits, etc. in cooperation with project management and partners
- Coordination with PDAFF and governmental extension services
- Regular participation in meetings with GIZ and partners with individual contributions concerning the project implementation progress, achievements etc.
- Steering and monitoring of all project activities in Tboung Khmum
- Formal Education
- University degree (Masters) in agriculture or environmental sciences or comparable qualification
- Professional experience
- At least 5 years of professional working experience in related positions
- Excellent knowledge of the Cambodian agricultural sector and understanding of its structure, challenges and possible solutions to improve competitiveness in the Tboung Khmum province
- Very good knowledge of the pepper value chain
- Longstanding experience in the advice of PDAFF and/or other relevant public institutions on provincial level, proven experience on the successful advice and capacity development of farmers and ACs
- Experience in implementing agricultural projects on the ground
- Very good networking, moderation and facilitation skills
- Excellent communication skills facilitating collaboration to achieve joint objectives
- Proven ability to work in a team, also in intercultural contexts
- Excellent verbal and written English and Khmer language skills
- Other requirements
- Willingness to travel in Cambodia and to work and stay in the field
- Excellent command of MS-Office
- Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems
