Job Title: Livelihood Trainer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: OND, HND, B.Sc.
Experience: 2 years
Location: Borno
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Project Management
Category:
- 1 Briquette Making
- 1 Livestock Production
- 1 Small Business Development
- 1 Micro Gardening
- 2 Community Field Staff
MAIN PURPOSE
Support the implementation and supervision of Livelihood activities according to TPO standards and protocols to enhance the living conditions and economic well-being of the target population.
As a Livelihood Trainer, your responsibilities will include:
- Agricultural Training:
- Train beneficiaries in planting, nurturing, and harvesting crops suitable for the local climate and soil conditions.
- Provide training on raising and caring for animals (poultry, goats, cows), focusing on feeding, healthcare, and breeding practices.
- Instruct on pond management, fish care, and sustainable fish farming techniques.
- Educate on setting up and managing irrigation systems to ensure a reliable water supply for crops.
- Promote the use of organic methods to minimize chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
- Explain agricultural value chains from production through processing, marketing, and distribution.
- Train in agribusiness skills, covering marketing, business planning, and adding value to agricultural products.
- Guide in choosing suitable seeds and implementing crop rotation to maintain soil fertility.
- Teach soil testing, improvement, and conservation techniques for healthy, productive soil.
- Instruct on identifying, preventing, and managing crop diseases and pests using environmentally friendly methods.
- Train in proper techniques for handling, storing, and preserving harvested agricultural products to reduce losses.
- Advise on adapting farming practices to climate change and implementing measures to mitigate its impact.
- Instruct on the safe operation and maintenance of essential farm machinery and equipment.
- Encourage forming agricultural cooperatives to pool resources and share knowledge.
- Teach basic financial management skills, including budgeting, saving, and accessing credit for agricultural ventures.
- Guide in conducting market research to identify demand and opportunities for agricultural products in the region.
- Promote methods that conserve natural resources and protect the environment.
- Educate on farming risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Train in briquette making.
- Engage with community members to identify and sort beneficiaries for various training programs.
- Participate in the need assessment of beneficiaries to tailor training programs effectively.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum of a Diploma in relevant fields (Agriculture-related courses) with at least two years of working experience, preferably in an emergency setting.
- Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
- Good IT skills, including the use of Word and database software.
- Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing program priorities.
- Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Commitment to TPO Protection Policy.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local languages.
- Experience and skills in the management of staff.
- Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions.
- Understanding of the regional dynamics of the relevant field.
- Experience in working in an insecure environment.
- People in those locations are highly encouraged to apply.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should click the link below to apply:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline: 28th June 2024
Note:
- Application should include a cover letter, resume, and copy of relevant degrees and certificates.
- TPO is an equal opportunity employer; both men and women are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an interview. TPO Nigeria thanks all potential candidates for their application.
- Dual employment is considered gross misconduct as per TPO Nigeria Internal Regulations (IR) guidelines and is not acceptable.
