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 thefollowing vacant position. The project Recovering and Rehabilitating Livelihoods: Building the Resilience ofCommunities Affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines through Sustainable Income is a 2 yearlivelihoods and market development project implemented jointly by Alliance2015 (www.alliance2015.org) partnersACTED, PIN and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation. Through a pro-poor market-based approach framed on theMaking Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach, the project aims to support Typhoon Haiyan affected householdsin Eastern Samar to sustainably restore their livelihoods through increased production, productivity and marketabilityof agricultural products and access to suitable financial services. ACTED is responsible for project implementation in 6municipalities in Eastern Samar: Lawaan, Balangiga, Quinapondan, Giporlos, General McArthur and Hernani, wherealready existent high levels of poverty were exacerbated by Typhoon impacts.

Agriculture Technical Officer Base: Guiuan/Giporlos, Eastern Samar, Philippines 1Positions (specialized in both crops production and livestock) - Duration: Immediately November 2016

JobDescription 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 ProjectManager and in coordination with other technical staff, project team, partners, local governmentand 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 adjustmentsand improvements;

Conduct in-house and on-the-field training for beneficiaries and stakeholders in agriculturetechniques & 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 andarticles;

Identify and propose innovative approaches towards planting/cultivation/processing of agriculturecrops, 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 agriculturetechnologies and practices;

Provide technical follow up and monitoring of the agricultural components of the project in all 6target municipalities and give necessary feedback for smooth implementation;

Provide inputs to or participate in activities aimed at linking local farmers with regional/nationallevel agribusinesses and other private sector companies/ traders;

Perform any other responsibility as assigned by the Project/Programme Manager.

QualificationsRequired

Masters Degree in Agriculture, preferably with specialisation in crop or animal production; At least 4 years relevant experience focused in the management/ advisory position of development

programmes involving agriculture, natural resource management, community mobilization andtraining;

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;

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL OFFICER

Familiarity with coconut based farming system and value chain enhancement is a significantadvantage;

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 theemployment reference number (EMP 001), a detailed CV giving two reference contacts from yourtwo 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 becontacted.

Salary/benefits: According to ACTEDs salary grid and HR Policy/Responsible and independentworking position/Background of a well-established organization

Flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn and adapt within dynamic and often self-directed working environment;