Agronomy Project Officer at ZOA International

ZOA, as an international NGO, supporting vulnerable people affected by violence, conflicts, or
natural disasters by helping them to realize dignified and resilient lives. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

ZOA has been working in Borno State in Nigeria since 2016 especially in 10 LGAs in Borno State and 3 LGAs in Yobe State. We reach out to the internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities with emergency humanitarian & early recovery assistance to meet their needs. ZOA Nigeria focuses on Food Security & Livelihoods, WaSH, Education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomy Project Officer

Location: Bama, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration position: Fix Term - One Year (Renewable position based on the need)
Workhours: Fulltime

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation:

• Plan and implement field-level agronomy activities in line with project objectives.
• Deliver technical support to farmers on crop production, soil fertility, pest and disease control, and post-harvest handling.
• Organize and facilitate farmer field schools (FFS), on-farm demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Promote adoption of climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Engagement & Support:

• Mobilize and support farmer groups, cooperatives, and community-based organizations.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and extension services to targeted beneficiaries.
• Work closely with community leaders, local authorities, and agricultural extension officers.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Collect and document field data on planting, yield performance, and farming practices.
• Contribute to project reporting, assessments, and learning activities.
• Ensure timely submission of activity reports, success stories, and case studies.

 Coordination & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other technical teams (livelihoods, WASH, nutrition) for integrated programming.
• Participate in planning meetings, reviews, and stakeholder coordination platforms.
• Support input distribution, seed trials, and agro-input vendor linkage when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.

Identity:

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.

Behaviour & Attitude:

• Flexible and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitive;
• Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special conditions:

• Frequent travel to in field locations within the programme area, and to other ZOA programme locations and stay with project implementation team for further guidance and support.

Salary and other terms of employment

• Attractive and Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Musa Yaro, Office Manager, email recruitment.nigeria@zoa.ngo
• ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
• Qualified women and men, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
• We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.
• Position is opened for National Candidates
• CV’s of no more than 4-5 pages in length are appreciated.
• ZOA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities.
• Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application.
• References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
• Please note that ZOA carries out background and reference checks (including COTER) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).