About Self Help Africa:

Self Help Africa’s Zambia programme works with local communities to help them improve their livelihoods. Our mission is to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches.

Self Help Africa has been working in Zambia for over 35 years and has reached over 250,000 smallholder farmers. Our work has been focused on ending poverty and hunger through community-led and market-based approaches. Our experience working with rural communities and smallholder farmers during this time has honed our expertise in addressing climate change and its impact on food production and the environment. We collaborate with companies – both large and small – seeking to create jobs, add value, and develop markets. We also seek relationships with international businesses and corporations seeking opportunities to invest, collaborate, and develop markets that contribute to economic growth in Zambia.

Job Purpose:

The main responsibilities of the Field Facilitator in the Self Help Africa implemented DROOP Project is to mobilize smallholder farmers to effectively participate in agricultural interventions and facilitate provision of extension services in crop and livestock production so as to sustainably increase household food and income security amongst the target communities. The Agriculture Facilitator will be responsible for implementation of project activities at field level and will therefore ensure that there is effective interface between the Project and its beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement & Mobilization – Collaborate with local communities to increase awareness, build trust, and promote active engagement in project activities.
• Capacity Building & Training – Organize and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and meetings to provide community members with project-relevant knowledge and skills.
• Project Implementation Support – Assist in rolling out project activities, ensuring they align with organizational goals and community priorities.
• Activity planning— Ensuring that activities are planned and conducted within the implementation timeframe.
• Monitoring & Evaluation – Track project progress, document key activities, and report on challenges and successes to ensure effective program delivery.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Collaborate with local officials, NGOs, and other stakeholders to develop relationships and maximize project impact.
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation – Address community concerns and mediate conflicts to ensure harmonious participation in project activities.
• Report Writing & Documentation – Prepare and provide regular reports to project supervisors about field activities, challenges, and best practices.
• Adherence to Organizational Policies & Ethics – Ensure that all project activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and ethical standards.

Key Relationships:

Internal

• DROOP Project Manager
• Camp Extension Officers under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
• Livestock Extension Officers and Vet Assistants from the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
• External stakeholders including district government departments.

Qualifications / Other Requirements:

• Proven experience in promoting Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Market linkages, and conservation practices for smallholder farmers,
• Experience in mainstreaming gender in smallholder agriculture will be an added advantage,
• Demonstrate strong facilitation skills,
• Demonstrate ability to solve conflicts in community disputes. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge and understanding of local culture and language of the programme area,
•  A valid licence for riding motorbikes

• At least a Diploma in Agriculture from a recognised institution,
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification practical experience in similar programmes,
• Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages

Full Job Description here. 

Please complete the application form and upload your CV outlining your suitability for the role here. 

The closing date for applications is midnight Friday,7th March 2025.

Important information: 

Self Help Africa is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre- employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking. 

Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described we encourage you to apply anyway you could be exactly what we need!