Livelihood & Agriculture Officer at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Position Summary

The Livelihood & Agriculture Officer will support the implementation of livelihood and agriculture-related interventions aimed at improving income generation, food security, and resilience among targeted youth, women, and smallholder farmers.

The officer will assist in field-level activities, community mobilization, technical training sessions, distribution of inputs, and day-to-day monitoring to ensure that livelihood interventions are market-driven, climate-smart, and inclusive.

The role contributes to enabling beneficiaries to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and diversify income opportunities aligned with AYGF's goals for economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design and Implementation

• Support the implementation of livelihood and agricultural activities targeting youth, women, and smallholder farmers
• Participate in needs assessments, baseline studies, and simple market assessments to guide planning
• Oversee the distribution of agricultural inputs, starter kits, and equipment to beneficiaries to enhance productivity and self-reliance
• Support the establishment and maintenance of demonstration farms, savings groups, and micro-enterprises
• Ensure integration of climate-smart agriculture (CSA), regenerative farming, and ecosystem restoration practices across interventions

Capacity Building and Community Engagement

• Organize and facilitate training for farmers, pastoralists, and youth groups on sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and value chains
• Support financial literacy sessions, group formation, and community-led savings initiatives
• Mobilize and engage community members, ensuring participation of women and youth (at least 50%)
• Foster inclusive participation ensuring at least 50% women and youth engagement in livelihood activities
• Facilitate dialogue and collaboration between farmers and other stakeholders