Technical Coordinator, Regenerative Agriculture (RA)
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
About the Role
The Technical Coordinator for Regenerative Agriculture coordinates and leads the Regenerative Agriculture team, consisting of at least a Program Officer and/or Senior Program Officer. Working in coordination with other Strategic Focus Areas, you will carry out program activities that contribute to the implementation of regenerative agriculture using a value-chain extension approach.
This position reports to the Country Director and Deputy Country Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of Regenerative Agriculture program workplans (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and budgets; lead the development of partnerships
- Conduct, analyze, and report on crop productivity extension needs assessments and contribute to baseline surveys in selected sites in collaboration with other themes and partners
- Analyze and develop extension models to promote value chains in selected sites
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and conduct training on Regenerative Agriculture for Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs), Development Agents (DAs), and farmers, with special attention to women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PwDs)
- Analyze the technical performance and economic viability of SAA extension models to contribute to strategic focus areas, particularly sustainable intensification, soil health, and crop productivity
- Develop Regenerative Agriculture training materials for use by trainers and farmers under the guidance of the Country Director and Deputy Country Director
- Source, package, implement, and manage Regenerative Agricultural technologies and programs, including monitoring progress and ensuring timely completion of activities
- Identify and work with relevant stakeholders, including policymakers and government officials, in monitoring and implementation of extension model development
- Promote value-chain extension services aligned with Regenerative Agriculture activities and provide timely feedback to staff and partners
Location
Abuja, Nigeria