Agricultural Extension and Rural Livelihood Program Officer (Grade C) Job at Nuru Ethiopia
Agricultural Extension and Rural Livelihood Program Officer (Grade C) Job at Nuru Ethiopia
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Experience
5 Year
Employee type
Full TimePosition
Experienced Professional
Offer Salary
Attractive
Job Description
Nuru Ethiopia is a locally led, non-profit development organization established in 2012 and headquartered in Arba Minch.
The organization works with farmers, cooperatives, unions, government institutions, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to build sustainable farmer-owned agribusinesses, improve rural livelihoods, strengthen food security, and increase community resilience to climate change and other shocks.
Nuru Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified women candidates to apply.
Position Overview
The Agricultural Extension and Rural Livelihood Program Officer will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of agricultural extension and rural livelihood activities.
The position focuses on climate-smart and regenerative agriculture, farmer training, demonstration sites, natural resource management, cooperative capacity development, field monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Program Planning and Implementation
Support the Program Manager in planning and implementing program activities according to approved standards and protocols.
Develop activity plans, schedules, and field implementation plans.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation, provide technical guidance, and identify challenges requiring corrective action.
Ensure activities reach targeted households and communities according to beneficiary selection criteria.
Coordinate with government focal persons, agribusiness cooperatives, and relevant government offices.
Follow up and supervise field activities related to agronomy, nature-based solutions, and livestock practices.
Mentor and build the capacity of cooperative leaders and experts to strengthen their support to farmers.
2. Promotion of Climate-Smart and Regenerative Agriculture
Integrate climate resilience and environmental sustainability into livelihood interventions.
Provide technical support on climate-smart agriculture, high-value crops, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
Prepare training materials and handouts based on approved manuals and modules.
Train farmers and extension workers on climate-smart agriculture practices and soil fertility improvement.
Plan farmer training activities in collaboration with government focal persons, Development Agents, and cooperative staff.
Facilitate the establishment and management of demonstration sites at Farmer Training Centers (FTCs) and cooperative farmland.
Monitor demonstration sites, assess their performance, and take corrective measures.
Organize farmer field days to promote learning and behavior change.
Train cooperative leaders and staff on agricultural input supply systems, market linkages, and post-harvest handling.
Support the establishment and management of tree nurseries in different agro-ecological areas.
Provide technical support for community tree planting, agroforestry adoption, and restoration of degraded land.
Support farmers and Nuru-supported cooperatives in identifying agricultural risks, developing early warning systems, and applying adaptation techniques.
Support the digitalization of agricultural services, including SMS-based weather forecast services.
3. Documentation, Communication and Reporting
Maintain positive communication with local community representatives, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
Collect accurate and timely field-level data on project implementation, outputs, and outcomes.
Collect and compile feedback from beneficiary communities, local governments, and partners.
Document success stories and lessons learned.
Submit timely reports to the Program Manager.
Assist with research activities conducted by Nuru and its counterparts as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above in Plant Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in agriculture or rural livelihood improvement.
At least 2 years of recent field-level project implementation experience.
Practical experience in natural resource management, nursery management, income-generating activities, or cooperative management is an advantage.
Good understanding of community development, rural livelihoods, the poverty cycle, and NGO program cycle management.
Experience working with local government structures.
Good knowledge of national rural development policies and strategies.
Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Nuru's operational areas in South Ethiopia.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Amharic.
Knowledge of one or more local languages of the South Ethiopia Region is an advantage.
Knowledge of Nuru's operational areas in South Ethiopia is an advantage.
Salary and Employment Terms
Annual Salary: USD 5,500–6,000, with additional benefit packages.
Employment Type: Annual contract.
Preferred Start Date: January 1, 2027.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are instructed to submit:
A detailed CV of no more than three pages.
A cover letter of no more than one page.
Email: Telaye2011@gmail.com
Subject line stated in the announcement: Cooperative and Agribusiness Development Program Officer.
Important: The specified subject line does not match the advertised Agricultural Extension and Rural Livelihood Program Officer position. Applicants should confirm the correct subject before applying.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone after the deadline. Applicants invited for a written exam or interview are responsible for their own travel costs.
