Job Details

ROLE PURPOSE:  
Save the Children seeks an Extension officer for a USAID Lishe (Nutrition) Project in Tanzania. The Extension officer will be responsible for advising farmers, agricultural businesses, rural industries, government and other development partners on appropriate practices for agricultural production, processing and distribution of farm produce. He/she will work directly with farmers and private sectors, sharing information and improved agricultural techniques suitable for the target locations. The Extension officer will facilitate formation and capacity building of farmers' groups to enable them make better decisions and access required products and services to increase agricultural production; promote collaboration among partners in the implementation of the project; ensure good relations/ communication between private sectors, government agencies and farmers.