Details of Agriculture Officer

Job description

Background

ODAWO (Observatory Development and Welfare Organization) is a national, non-governmental, and non-profit organization established in 2007 in Odweine, Somaliland. Operating across all six regions of Somaliland, ODAWO focuses on environmental protection, food security and agriculture, WASH, protection, and education.

 Purpose of the Role

The Agriculture Officer will provide technical expertise and field-level coordination to ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of agricultural intervention Programmes. The role focuses on improving agricultural production and productivity, soil health, and climate resilience through community-driven and sustainable practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

•        Mobilization and sensitization of communities to participate in livelihoods, resilient and agriculture activities.
•          Participate in verification of beneficiary lists to ensure that those registered are eligible and suitable for the agriculture projects.
•          Promote contribution and active participation of targeted beneficiary communities in the project work.
•          Provide climate smart agriculture expertise in the planning and execution of agricultural interventions (e.g., climate-smart agriculture, conservation agriculture, irrigation management).
•          Train and mentor farmers, lead farmers, groups, cooperatives and community agricultural extension workers on improved crop production and productivity, soil fertility management, and sustainable farming practices.
•          Support the introduction and adaptation of improved seed varieties, organic manures and organic soil management practices suitable to local conditions.
•          Design and oversee demonstration plots and model farms to promote learning and replication of best practices.
•         Develop training materials and conduct farmer field schools/group learning, workshops, and community extension sessions.
•          Conduct regular field monitoring to assess crop performance, identify pest and disease outbreaks, and recommend corrective actions.
•         Collect, analyze, and document agronomic data (e.g., crop yields, soil conditions, rainfall patterns, pest trends).
•         Track the project progress, to measure production and productivity by individual farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives and document them.
•          Support mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues into all aspects of Agricultural activities
•         Lead in facilitating the training and training of Farmers Association (cooperatives).
•          Lead in conducting agri-business training (Farming as a business) and farming beneficiaries
•          Facilitate capacity building of community-based extension workers.
•          Participate in surveys/assessments, and support ODAWO’s program activities in the field if required and provide necessary operational support and guidance to value chain groups
•          Report on key relevant observations (positive and negative) to Concern management
•          Prepare and produce quality and timely weekly, monthly and activity reports
•          Collaborate with local agricultural offices, government extension agents, and development partners for harmonized implementation.
•          Prepare and submit regular technical reports, field visit summaries, and case studies or success stories.
•          Contribute donor reports, project reviews, and learning documentation.
•         Maintain accurate records of training activities, beneficiaries, and field outcomes.
•          Represent ODAWO in relevant coordination and technical cluster meetings.
•          Facilitate communication between project teams, communities, and partners to ensure smooth coordination.
•         Support the research, documentation, and sharing of lessons learned and best practices.

Skills and qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agricultural Economics or Veterinary is preferred.
•  1-2 years’ experience in similar role
•  Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Somali.
•  Knowledge in the use of MS Windows and MS Office programs.
•  Maintains constant neutrality and energetic personality
•  Strong interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm about improving the lives of the most poor and vulnerable people.
•  Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and community empowerment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge in agronomy, irrigation, and conservation agriculture.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and community mobilization skills.
• Ability to analyze field data and prepare technical reports.
• Commitment to gender inclusion, accountability, and environmental sustainability.
• Fluency in Somali and good working knowledge of English.

How to apply

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications (cover letter and updated CVs) by email to (odawohrm@gmail.com) with the subject line “Application for Climate Change and Resilience Officer –” by 6/Nov/025. Please note that this is an internal-only position. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test and interview.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply to odawohrm@gmail.com