CIMMYT Digital Agriculture Specialist Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
CIMMYT Zambia looking for “Digital Agriculture Specialist”.
Applicants with a degree in Undergraduate Degree may apply on or before 7th June 2023.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an international organization focused on non-profit agricultural research and training that empowers farmers through science and innovation to nourish the world in the midst of a climate crisis. Applying high-quality science and strong partnerships, CIMMYT works to achieve a world with healthier and more prosperous people, free from global food crises and with more resilient agri-food systems. CIMMYT’s research brings enhanced productivity and better profits to farmers, mitigates the effects of the climate crisis, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.
CIMMYT Digital Agriculture Specialist Jobs 2023
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 23rd May 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Digital Agriculture Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Digital Agriculture Specialist |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Undergraduate Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | 7th June 2023 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2023
Specific Duties:
- Scoping the digital agriculture-to-extension ecosystem within defined contexts and making recommendations for strategic partnerships in content dissemination and service provision.
- Develop content targeted for smallholder farmers and extension agents using digital tools.
- Designing digital agriculture products and services targeting smallholder farmers and extension.
- Engaging government and development partners for scale-up pathways for high-potential digital innovations.
- Facilitating human-centric design activities focused on digital farmer services with key stakeholders.
- Establishing partnerships with digital agriculture platforms or solution proprietors for content hosting and services promotion.
- Conducting farmer needs assessment and designing effective response mechanisms.
- Supporting partners in developing sustainable business models that ensure that information and services availed to farmers remain available to post the project implementation.
- Conduct project pilots and impact evaluations of content dissemination and services provision activities.
- Document project activity reports and critical lessons learned.
- Supporting the project lead and developing concept notes and proposals relating to similar activities.
Position in Organization:
- Digital Agriculture Specialist
- Location: Lusaka, Zambia
- Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS)
- Full time
- IRS23117
Qualification & Experience:
- Relevant undergraduate or graduate level qualifications in computing applications in agriculture with clear work experience linked to developing successful farmer-centered and scalable digital agriculture tools.
- Minimum Two Years Experience.
How to Apply CIMMYT Digital Agriculture Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/C80507B168/
The Closing Date: 7th June 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click to View |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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