Outreach Project Officer at Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT)

Job Purpose

The Outreach Project Officer will successfully execute project activities as outlined under the Regenerative FoodFlow Program work plans. The officer will directly engage with and support the target smallholder farmers to transition from conventional to regenerative agriculture (RA) practices and stimulating them to engage in RA business ventures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Guided by the farmer training transition design, carry out farmer trainings and on-farm demos with project farmers providing relevant knowledge and skills on ecological sustainable agriculture practices and technologies.
• Maintain and monitor the project farmers’ database (name, gender, group affiliation, and age group, key farming enterprises) to ensure it is up to date on key areas of information needed.
• Gather evidence of how target farmers are engaging in RA ventures building.
• Work closely with the organic farmer champions (TOFAs) to conduct regular farmer visits and follow-ups to deepen skills and knowledge acquired from farmer training activities.
• Facilitate linkages with Partner venture builders and other organic sector value chain actors to support improved access to markets by the target farmers.
• Liaise closely with other BvAT programmes and projects namely Infonet - Biovision, TOF Radio, Mkulima Mbunifu, and TOF Magazine to contribute on content development and
• dissemination.
• Foster and leverage on partnerships with key national and county level partners for creating impact and taking to scale desired results.
• Ensure project equipment and materials provided for project implementation are prudently used, well maintained, and required records kept.
• Participate in farmer resource centre monthly planning and reporting meetings.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly plans and reports to the Farmer Communication and Outreach manager.
• Ensure timely tracking and reporting of project implementation and achievement of expected results against planned objectives and targets.
• Maintain and update project hard copy and electronic records and files.
• Liaise with the Farmer Communication and Outreach manager and the finance department to ensure work plans and budgets are planned carefully, monitored during activity implementation to ensure value for money.
• Ensure project materials and activities fully comply with branding and visibility procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as may be required and assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.
• Project Management certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Project Management - Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Background knowledge in agroecology and organic agriculture.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Computer use skills – demonstration of use relevant software applications.
• Negotiation and communication skills