Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Report on assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to the Community Development Coordinator.
• Implement an agriculture support strategy focusing on research and the promotion of innovative and sustainable agriculture development initiatives including training for local farmers, especially women.
• Produce a monthly report on program activities including output achievements, constraints, and direction.
• Research farming systems, identify and promote sustainable models of agriculture production for small scale and emergent farmers.
• Facilitate the implementation of effective agriculture methodology through leadership in extension services, model commercial production and monitoring of funded agro projects.
• Hanes for local farmer linkages and manage Agri related business development services providers assisting with extension, training, value addition, market linkages and input supply.
• Identify and liaise with appropriate Agribusiness stakeholders from among local authorities, traditional leaders, schools, co-operatives, businesses, and local communities to ensure a coordinated and multi-agency approach.
• Ensure local farmers access cost effective and client oriented Agro-financial services (loans, savings, and insurance).
• In liaison with the Livelihoods Officer provide advisory services to  agribusiness investment proposals.
• Facilitate tested public consultation and participation approaches to generate agro development initiatives involving people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Participate in agriculture and environmental education initiatives and awareness raising activities.
• Maintain a pro-active approach to all aspects of operational and behavioral safety in line with Lumwana Mining Company values.
• Ensure both computer-based records and hard copy records are maintained and updated at all times.
• Work with immediate Supervisors and the rest of the team in a productive manner.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture
• Minimum experience (3 years) in Agriculture research, innovative agricultural methodologies, and agribusiness.
• Extensive knowledge about sustainable agriculture and community led programs.
• Ability to travel frequently in the local area with a radius of over 100kms.
• Good understanding of local customs and practice.
• Good understanding of expectations of the community in the area.
• Able to clearly demonstrate the aptitude to drive a light vehicle and hold a current Zambian drivers licence or be able to obtain one.
• Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and show a commitment to understand local culture.
• Proven ability to deliver results and act as a change agent.
• Demonstrated ability to improve team safety awareness.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation