Agriculture Assistant at Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI)

At REBHI, we are committed to fostering a society where equality, protection, and opportunity thrive for everyone. Through targeted programs, advocacy, and community empowerment, we aim to create lasting positive change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agriculture Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Agriculture Assistant role typically involves supporting agricultural projects, including assisting in the implementation of training, monitoring, and evaluation of field activities.
• The assistant will also be involved in data collection, documentation, and input distribution.
• The agriculture assistant will be working closely with farmers and local communities.

Responsibilities
Field Work and Implementation:

Farmers Training:

• Facilitating and assisting in the delivery of training programs on agricultural practices, techniques, and new technologies.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Collecting data from farmers, monitoring the progress of agricultural projects, and documenting field activities.

Input Distribution:

• Organizing and supervising the distribution of agricultural inputs, ensuring efficient and timely delivery to beneficiaries.

Community Engagement:

• Liaising with local communities, building relationships with community leaders, and organizing sensitization sessions.

Data Collection:

• Gathering baseline data, conducting surveys, and collecting data on crop progress, market prices, and farmer adoption of new practices.

Support and Administrative Tasks:
Project Planning and Reporting:

• Assisting in the planning of project activities, preparing reports, and documenting project achievements and challenges.

Logistics:

• Supporting logistics for training activities, field visits, and input distribution.

Communication:

• Maintaining regular communication with project staff, farmers, and community members.

Vendor Management:

• Supporting the identification, registration, and management of local vendors who supply agricultural inputs.

Capacity Building:

• Supporting the development and implementation of training programs to build the capacity of farmers and local organisations.

Supporting market systems development:

• Assisting in the implementation of programs that connect farmers to markets and improve access to inputs.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Good understanding of agricultural principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Familiarity with agricultural technologies and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Perform any other task assigned by your line manager.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@rebhi.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.