Field Facilitator | WWF Pakistan | Khairpur
| Posted date | 4th December, 2023 | Last date to apply | 11th December, 2023 |
| Country | Pakistan | Locations | Khairpur |
| Category | Field | ||
Reports to: Senior Project Officer
Project / Program: Improving the income security of small-scale cotton farmers in Pakistan
Grade: A-1
Location: Khairpur
Contract: Long-Term contract
Work Week: 05 Days- 40 hours/week
Position Overview:
WWF-Pakistan is seeking qualified and dedicated Field Facilitators to join our dynamic team for the implementation of a sustainable cotton farming project. Field Facilitators will be the frontline representatives responsible for engaging with local communities, facilitating project activities, and ensuring the successful execution of field-level initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Community Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with local communities, including smallholder farmers, to facilitate their active participation in project activities.
- Conduct awareness sessions to educate community members on sustainable cotton farming practices.
2. Capacity Building:
- Provide training and support to farmers on climate-smart cultivation methods and the use of sustainable practices.
- Facilitate workshops and demonstrations on the implementation of innovative and eco-friendly agricultural techniques.
- Demonstration of advanced farming tools among communities to enable them to make right and informed decisions.
3. Coordination:
- Collaborate with local NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and implementation of project goals.
- Organize and participate in community meetings to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure transparency.
4. Data Collection:
- Collect and document relevant data on farming practices, crop yields, and community feedback.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluation activities, contributing to the assessment of project impact.
5. Reporting:
- Prepare regular reports on field activities, including challenges faced, successes achieved, and lessons learned.
- Provide inputs for project reports to be submitted to the Project Implementation Unit.
6. Advocacy and Communication:
- Advocate for the adoption of sustainable farming practices within the local community.
- Assist in organizing events and campaigns to raise awareness about the project's objectives and outcomes.
Selection Criteria
Education, Experience & Working Knowledge
- At least Intermediate/ Diploma in Agriculture Sciences/Diploma in Technical/Vocational Education.
- At least two years of appropriate experience in a similar capacity.
- Have own smartphone and smoothly operate different Android applications.
- Ability to create data sheets in Excel and operate different Agriculture-related android applications.
- Having own vehicle for field movement and will bear the traveling expenses on its own
Skills & Attributes
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, and Persevering & Delivering Results;
- Personnel management skills and experience;
- Good problem-solving skills and results orientation;
- Ability to travel in field areas;
- Ability to motivate and influence others;
- Sensitivity to gender and other social issues in Pakistan;
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication and leadership skills;
- Excellent written/spoken English and Urdu; other languages will be an advantage;
- Proficiency in the use of computer office applications on word processing and spreadsheet;
WWF- Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to amend this document from time to time, as may be required in the interests of the organization.
