Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Adoption Coordinator

• Facilitate/provide technical guidance/recommendations and support the development, implementation and mainstreaming of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies across all Activity areas of interventions.
• Provide technical guidance and impart knowledge to farmers on climate-smart agricultural practices, including but not limited to, improved water management, high-quality climate resilient seeds, regenerative agriculture practices, conservation agriculture practices, water-efficient irrigation, sustainable soil management, efficiency in livestock systems, drought-resistant crops and cropping systems, soil nutrition, and organic matter production to reduce GHG.
• Disseminate knowledge materials using innovative mediums and resources to support the adoption of CSA practices.
• Engage with the farming communities to raise awareness of the benefits of CSA practices.
• Work closely with community leaders, farming groups, and all other relevant stakeholders to encourage inclusive participation and support for the CSA initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and recommend improvements.
• Engage with the stakeholders, private sector technology partners, sub-contractors, academia and government R&D institutes to facilitate the promotion and adoption of CSA technologies and practices.
• Contribute to the Activity progress reports by providing field data, success stories and lessons learned from the fields during project implementation.
• Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming need, as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure that CSA adoption activities are inclusive and accessible to all community members, with a particular focus on empowering women, youth and socially marginalized groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in the Agriculture, Agri-economics, Environmental Science, Rural Development, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in agribusiness, agricultural development, climate-smart agriculture, and related areas in international development context.
• Demonstrated experience in training, social mobilization, data collection, presentation, capacity-building particularly with farming communities
• Strong understanding of climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculture practices
• Experience/exposure to supply side and market related stakeholders, including the private sector, government officials, and community-based and non-governmental organizations
• Excellent in communication, and reporting with fluency in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork
• Flexible and adaptable
• Must be a Pakistan national
• Good computer literacy e.g. Windows, MS Office, data collection tools

• Master’s degree (postgraduate) in Agriculture, Agri-economics, Environmental Science, Rural Development, or a closely related field
• Experience in USAID/Agriculture projects/activities is preferred.
• Other sub-national languages e.g. Sindhi, Punjab, Pashto, Saraiki

• The annual salary will be determined in line with background and experience, per the local compensation plan. A standard benefits package will be offered.

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