Climate Smart Agriculture Specialist (ARBE)

Purpose of Job

The Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa Project (FSRP) is funded by the World Bank with the objective to increase the resilience of food systems and preparedness for food security in targeted parts of Eastern and Southern Africa.

Main Functions

• Provide technical guidance, recommendations, and support for the implementation of the FSRP project related to Climate Smart Agriculture.
• Support the implementation of project activities and monitor progress, including timely reporting.
• Assist the FSRP Project Coordinator in the daily management of the project.
• Promote project activities by preparing leaflets, guidelines, and fact sheets.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct a baseline assessment of climate-smart agriculture practices in participating countries.
• Develop a climate-smart agriculture strategy for participating countries.
• Provide technical support to countries for adopting CSA practices.
• Create training materials and manuals on CSA practices.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among participating countries.
• Monitor and evaluate the adoption of CSA practices and provide feedback.
• Support countries in developing policies that promote CSA practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote CSA practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A master's degree in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience.
• Or a bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience working with governments, farmers' organizations, and private sector companies in Africa.
• Strong knowledge of climate-smart agriculture practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in written and spoken English/French; knowledge of other African Union languages is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills and report writing.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages; fluency in another is an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies
• Environmental / Natural / Resource