Farmer Extensionist - ECSAP Project

Farmer Extensionist - ECSAP Project

**Reference number:** 2406 **Job status:** In progress **Job category:** Local Position **Duty station:** Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan, Indonesia **Download PDF:** CIFOR ICRAF

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes from drylands to the humid tropics enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today's most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

**CIFOR/ICRAF** is looking for a **Farmer Extensionist - ECSAP Project**

Overview:

The objective of the ECSAP program is to enhance the economic and environmental resilience of smallholder farmers in the Kapuas Hulu district by enhancing the technical and planning capacity of a cadre of 100 agricultural extension agents and model farmers, collectively rural advisors. The ECSAP Farmer Extensionist will support the implementation of project activities specifically development of CSA capacity building strategy, community visits, implementation of technical training on CSA and priority commodity crops, implementation of extension refresher events, design and implementation of demonstration trials and nurseries, development and testing of digital extension platform, and development and testing of training and extension materials. The ECSAP Farmer extensionist will also conduct follow-up regarding the implementation of activities and support consultation with rural advisors, extension agents, model farmers, GRASS team, and other partners, serve as a field liaison between ECSAP Bogor team and GRASS team and relevant stakeholders, and maintain clear communications between Bogor and the field.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of project activities
• Assist in the implementation of CSA capacity-building strategy
• Assist with technical training events
• Assist with extension refresher events
• Assist with the establishment of demonstration trials and nurseries
• Assist with testing of digital extension platform
• Assist with testing of training and extension materials
• Lead follow-up regarding field activities
• Follow-up activities and support consultation with rural advisors, extension agents, and model farmers
• Serve as a field liaison between ECSAP Bogor team and GRASS team and relevant stakeholders and maintain clear communications between Bogor and the field

**Other Responsibilities:**

• Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area
• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR/ICRAF's Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Participate in projects as may be required

Education, knowledge, and experience:

• Diploma or experience in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Agriculture, or any related field
• Minimum 5 years in field project implementation

Terms and conditions:

• This is a local position
• CIFOR/ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience
• The initial appointment will be for 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources
• The duty station will be in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

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*CIFOR/ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity. Applications from women professionals are encouraged. CIFOR/ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.*

Application process:

The application deadline is 27 May 2024. We will acknowledge all applications but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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