Agronomy Officer at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomy Officer

Location: Sokoto

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) trainings in Illela, covering composting, intercropping, mulching, and integrated pest management (IPM).
• Supervise and maintain demonstration plots at the Climate Peace Hub, ensuring farmers are actively adopting CSA practices and gaining hands-on skills.
• Provide direct agronomic technical support to cooperatives, farmer groups, and community-based facilitators to improve farming systems and productivity.
• Integrate soil fertility management, water conservation methods, and dry-season farming techniques into training sessions for smallholder farmers.
• Collaborate with NIMET and the Sokoto Ministry of Agriculture to align extension services and ensure delivery of consistent agronomic messages.
• Monitor farmer adoption of CSA techniques, identify gaps or challenges, and recommend technical adjustments for improved outcomes.
• Contribute to cross-border market integration by enhancing crop productivity and promoting effective post-harvest handling and storage.
• Document best practices, challenges, and success stories from field activities and ensure contributions are included in donor reports.
• Facilitate farmer field days, exchange visits, and peer-to-peer learning events to strengthen knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Ensure that all trainings and extension services are inclusive of women, youth, and internally displaced persons (IDPs), promoting equal participation.

Qualifications

• BSc. in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or a closely related field; an MSc. is desirable and would be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in agronomy, farmer training, and climate-smart agriculture interventions within Northern Nigeria.
• Strong practical knowledge of soil fertility management, irrigation systems, pest control strategies, and other core agronomic practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver participatory training sessions that engage diverse community members effectively.
• Proven experience coordinating with government extension services, community structures, and farmer organizations in rural settings.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: jobs@findef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.