VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL OFFICER

ACTED is an international non-governmental organization created in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit,
ACTED is looking for a professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the
following vacant position. The project Recovering and Rehabilitating Livelihoods: Building the Resilience of
Communities Affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines through Sustainable Income is a 2 year
livelihoods and market development project implemented jointly by Alliance2015 (www.alliance2015.org) partners
ACTED, PIN and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation. Through a pro-poor market-based approach framed on the
Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach, the project aims to support Typhoon Haiyan affected households
in Eastern Samar to sustainably restore their livelihoods through increased production, productivity and marketability
of agricultural products and access to suitable financial services. ACTED is responsible for project implementation in 6
municipalities in Eastern Samar: Lawaan, Balangiga, Quinapondan, Giporlos, General McArthur and Hernani, where
already existent high levels of poverty were exacerbated by Typhoon impacts.
Agriculture Technical Officer Base: Guiuan/Giporlos, Eastern Samar, Philippines 1
Positions (specialized in both crops production and livestock) - Duration: Immediately
November 2016
Job
Description

The Agriculture Technical Officer is responsible for implementation of the agriculture component
of a complex livelihood & market development project under the direct supervision of the Project
Manager and in coordination with other technical staff, project team, partners, local government
and other agencies operating in the agriculture sub-sector.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide expertise-scientific, technical and practical information to all areas related to agriculture;
Develop, design and/or peer review training materials for target beneficiaries (e.g. lead farmers,
Barangay Agricultural Committees), and field staffs, subsequently propose relevant adjustments
and improvements;
Conduct in-house and on-the-field training for beneficiaries and stakeholders in agriculture
techniques & practices;
Contribute to building partnership with all relevant stakeholders and target groups (e.g.
Department of Agriculture);
Writing or translating advisory leaflets, technical notes, and contributing to press releases and
articles;
Identify and propose innovative approaches towards planting/cultivation/processing of agriculture
crops, horticulture and livestock management;
Measuring performance and analysing agricultural data such as crop yields;
Attending meetings, organising seminars, classes, farm demonstrations and group sessions;
Preparing of request for required project agricultural materials with consideration of the technical
aspects and participate in procurement process and quality control of the agricultural materials;
Design and conduct agricultural project feasibility studies or pilot trials; Collect and assess field
data and assist M&E unit in developing of technical questions for baseline and periodic surveys;
In cooperation with project staff (based on market assessment), identify alternative and feasible
crops/livestock suitable for the target area and with high market potential and related agriculture
technologies and practices;
Provide technical follow up and monitoring of the agricultural components of the project in all 6
target municipalities and give necessary feedback for smooth implementation;
Provide inputs to or participate in activities aimed at linking local farmers with regional/national
level agribusinesses and other private sector companies/ traders;
Perform any other responsibility as assigned by the Project/Programme Manager.

Qualifications Masters Degree in Agriculture, preferably with specialisation in crop or animal production;
Required
At least 4 years relevant experience focused in the management/ advisory position of development
programmes involving agriculture, natural resource management, community mobilization and
training;
Demonstrated experience in working with small farmers, farmers organizations, agri-businesses,
local authorities;
Experience in conducting feasibility studies (e.g. Agro-Ecosystem Analysis);
Familiarity with conservation agriculture and agroforestry;

 Familiarity with coconut based farming system and value chain enhancement is a significant
advantage;
Excellent capacity building/training skills/ pedagogy; Strong analytical and planning skills;
Flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn and adapt within dynamic and often self-directed
working environment;
Ability and willingness to travel to the field extensively; Knowledge of the geographical area is an
advantage;
Excellent written and spoken English and Waray-Waray.
We offer

Contract period: Immediately November 2016, renewable based on funding and performance;
Salary/benefits: According to ACTEDs salary grid and HR Policy;
Responsible and independent working position;
Background of a well-established organization.

Application Procedure: Applications should include a cover letter (max 1 page) quoting the
employment reference number (EMP 001), a detailed CV giving two reference contacts from your
two previous employers and a day telephone contact. Please send applications by e-mail to:
manila.hr-liaison@acted.org or submit a hard copy to ACTEDs office in Guiuan: US Navy Rd.
Barangay Lupok, Guiuan by latest 10th August 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Salary/benefits: According to ACTEDs salary grid and HR Policy/Responsible and independent
working position/Background of a well-established organization