JOB DESCRIPTION
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children seeks an Extension officer for a USAID Lishe Mtambuka project in Tanzania. The Extension officer will be responsible for advising farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries, government and other development partners on appropriate practices for agricultural production, processing and distribution of farm produce. He/she will work directly with farmers and private sectors, sharing information and improved agricultural techniques suitable for the target locations. The Extension officer will facilitate formation and capacity building of farmers’ groups to enable them make better decisions and access required products and services to increase agricultural production; promote collaboration among partners in the implementation of the project; ensure good relations/ communication between private sectors, government agencies and farmers.
ABOUT US
Save the children India employ approximately 300 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
