AGRONOMIST AND FOOD SECURITY/LIVELIHOOD CONSULTANT

JOB TITLE: AGRONOMIST AND FOOD SECURITY/LIVELIHOOD CONSULTANT

REPORTING TO: RESEARCH MANAGER

ABOUT FARSIGHT GROUP:

Farsight Africa Group is an advisory and implementation company that provides services in Media monitoring, Public Sector Advisory, Technology and Innovation, M&E Research and Learning, Human Resources and Strategic Communications. Our clients include governments, regional administrations, development organizations and corporate clients.

Farsight Africa Group has established a reputation in the marketplace for working in complex and challenging environments that demand a comprehensive understanding of local cultures, indigenous communication practices and relationships with stakeholders at both the grassroots and national level.

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.

Farsight is growing quickly, and we’re seeking a highly experienced professional with a deep understanding of food security and livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa. As the lead expert in this field, you will provide technical support to our clients and help them improve their food security and livelihood outcomes

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS THE AGRONOMIST AND FOOD SECURITY/LIVELIHOOD CONSULTANT:

• Providing expert technical support for the development of food security and livelihood programs.
• Designing and implementing innovative interventions to increase food security and livelihood outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Conducting in-depth research and assessments on food security and livelihood issues.
• Developing and managing monitoring and evaluation systems for food security and livelihood programs.
• Providing capacity-building support and training to stakeholders on food security and livelihoods.
• Building partnerships and relationships with stakeholders to support food security and livelihood initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in food security and livelihoods work, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

WHO ARE WE A GOOD FIT FOR?

Our benefit comes from our client’s success; our approach is therefore client-centric. Recognizing this balance of mutual achievement, our operations teams create the framework from which we can best respond to our client’s needs. Our professional, experienced workforce connecting across Farsight departments as a unified team applies the tailored programmes for each client. Suppose that sounds like you, apply and join our team.

WE, AS FARSIGHT AFRICA GROUP.

Our mission is to promote Development and Prosperity through concise, consistent, innovative services and products. We strive to become the go-to advisory services company contributing to a better tomorrow for our clients and communities.

BE PART OF THE TEAM!

Farsight Africa is a diverse and dynamic organization, developing relationships through its reliability, innovation and accountability. We seek long-term partnerships, with clients returning to us as they benefit from the tailored solutions of the Farsight Africa team.