Agroecology Officer

• Ensure optimal crop production amongst farmers by providing expertise in crop protection crop nutrition soil management etc.
  
• Map out various agroecological aligned partners create a database and subsequently a comprehensive plan highlighting different roles of relevant actors in implementing agroecological principles in the project.
  
• Provide guidance and technical support to farmers on implementing agroecological practices including organic farming methods integrated pest management agro forestry etc.
  
• Support establishment of demonstration plots and participatory trials to educate farmers on adoption of sustainable farming practices.
  
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress provide technical assistance document lessons learned and facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers and project stakeholders.
  
• Update the project on latest research and innovations in agroecology and work closely with partners to ensure the project benefits from them.
  
• Ensure close communication and coordination with project teams Farmer hubs and relevant agencies through regular visits participation in meetings and submission of reports.
  
• Provide daily feedback and maintain detailed records of the agroecological principles implementation process to assess impact and guide program improvement.
  
• Collect and analyze program data to track progress measure impact and inform decision making for future interventions in line with agroecology.
  
• Prepare progress reports to donor/s and ensure implementation of activities is in line with respective donor grants expectations and planned outcomes.
  
• Document best practices success stories and lessons learnt to enable learning and replication of successful interventions.
  

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