Pay and conditions
Source: Estimates by grade and duty station. Click the cards for more details.
Job Description
Strengthens climate-smart crop production within FAO Zimbabwe’s resilience programme by supporting Farmer Field School delivery and agronomic extension. The specialist generates evidence on productivity, expands conservation agriculture and climate-proof technologies, develops training materials and demonstrations, and coordinates crop training with partners and government extension staff.
Key Details
Department
FAO Office in Zimbabwe
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
6 months
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Local language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Guide the identification of needs, design, implementation and monitoring of FAO Zimbabwe crop programmes
- Collect and analyse data on Farmer Field School productivity impacts
- Expand climate-proof and smart agriculture through conservation agriculture and good agricultural-practice technologies
- Develop training and extension materials and deliver practical training for extension staff
- Facilitate on-farm and on-station crop demonstrations and trials through Farmer Field Schools
- Develop crop pamphlets, flyers and other extension materials
- Coordinate crop training and extension programmes for consortium partners and government staff
- Contribute to donor-compliant project progress reports and field missions
Role Requirements
- Advanced university degree in agriculture, agronomy, climate-smart agriculture, soil science, agricultural extension, environment and natural resources management or a related field
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture, project coordination or management
- Working knowledge of English at level C
- National of Zimbabwe
Desired Criteria
- Experience in agronomy, climate-smart agriculture, extension and project coordination or management
- Experience with FAO tools and procedures for project implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Experience across humanitarian, development and normative contexts
- Previous experience with UN or international organisations in similar positions
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Apply through the FAO recruitment portal with a complete online profile and letter of motivation
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 8 Sep 2026.