Field Trainer- Organic Cotton Project

Opportunity Information

The Role

WWF-Pakistan seeks a Field Trainer (short-term) for the AQA Organic Cotton Project in its Food and Agriculture department, with duty station Barkhan. The post reports to the Project Officer/ Senior Project Officer and leads Farmer Field School and organic certification work with project farmers.

•Mobilize farmers and establish Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) within the project geography •Plan, organize and implement training for field staff and regulate FFS activities •Conduct FFS sessions to train project farmers on organic agriculture practices •Establish Internal Control Systems (ICSs) and ensure implementation of Organic Standard practices at FFS and ICS levels •Guide farmers and field staff to ensure maximum compliance with standard practices leading to organic certification •Define procedures for approving and including new members in existing farm groups and oversee implementation of Organic Standard criteria •Provide technical support, identify field issues, verify field data and monitor project activities •Collaborate with the Department of Agriculture Extension and facilitate communication and awareness events •Develop linkages between project farmers, local input dealers and bio-input suppliers •Compile and maintain field data records at FFS/ ICS level for audit and certification requirements •Prepare presentations and weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports and collect success stories •Facilitate internal and external audits and inspection visits •Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or senior management

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements