Agronomy Officer at FINDEF

About the Role

FINDEF is expanding its dynamic team and seeking a talented Agronomy Officer to support climate-smart agriculture initiatives in Sokoto State. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on farming practices and livelihoods across the region.

Location

Illela LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) trainings in Illela, covering composting, intercropping, mulching, and integrated pest management (IPM)
• Supervise and maintain demonstration plots at the Climate Peace Hub, ensuring farmers are actively adopting CSA practices and gaining hands-on skills
• Provide direct agronomic technical support to cooperatives, farmer groups, and community-based facilitators to improve farming systems and productivity
• Integrate soil fertility management, water conservation methods, and dry-season farming techniques into training sessions for smallholder farmers
• Collaborate with NIMET and the Sokoto Ministry of Agriculture to align extension services and ensure delivery of consistent agronomic messages
• Monitor farmer adoption of CSA techniques, identify gaps or challenges, and recommend technical adjustments for improved outcomes
• Contribute to cross-border market integration by enhancing crop productivity and promoting effective post-harvest handling and storage
• Document best practices, challenges, and success stories from field activities and ensure contributions are included in donor reports
• Facilitate farmer field days, exchange visits, and peer-to-peer learning events to strengthen knowledge sharing and innovation
• Ensure that all trainings and extension services are inclusive of women, youth, and internally displaced persons (IDPs), promoting equal participation

Required Qualifications

• BSc. in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or a closely related field
• At least 3 years of proven experience in agronomy, farmer training, and climate-smart agriculture interventions within Northern Nigeria
• Strong practical knowledge of soil fertility management, irrigation systems, and pest control strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc. in a relevant field