Reports to: Senior Project Officer

Project / Program: Improving the income security of small-scale cotton farmers in Pakistan

Grade: A-1

Location: Khairpur

Contract: Long-Term contract

Work Week: 05 Days- 40 hours/week

Position Overview

WWF-Pakistan is seeking qualified and dedicated Field Facilitators to join our dynamic team for the implementation of a sustainable cotton farming project. Field Facilitators will be the frontline representatives responsible for engaging with local communities, facilitating project activities, and ensuring the successful execution of field-level initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with local communities, including smallholder farmers, to facilitate their active participation in project activities.

• Conduct awareness sessions to educate community members on sustainable cotton farming practices.

Capacity Building

• Provide training and support to farmers on climate-smart cultivation methods and the use of sustainable practices.

• Facilitate workshops and demonstrations on the implementation of innovative and ecofriendly agricultural techniques.
• Demonstration of advanced farming tools among communities to enable them to make right and informed decisions.

Coordination

• Collaborate with local NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and implementation of project goals.

• Organize and participate in community meetings to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure transparency.

Data Collection

• Collect and document relevant data on farming practices, crop yields, and community feedback.

• Assist in monitoring and evaluation activities, contributing to the assessment of project impact.

Reporting

• Prepare regular reports on field activities, including challenges faced, successes achieved, and lessons learned.

• Provide inputs for project reports to be submitted to the Project Implementation Unit.

Advocacy and Communication

• Advocate for the adoption of sustainable farming practices within the local community.
• Assist in organizing events and campaigns to raise awareness about the project’s objectives and outcomes.

Selection Criteria

Education, Experience & Working Knowledge

• At least Intermediate/ Diploma in Agriculture Sciences/Diploma in Technical/Vocational Education.

• At least two years of appropriate experience in a similar capacity.
• Have own smartphone and smoothly operate different android applications.
• Ability to create data sheets in excel and operate different Agriculture related android applications.

• Having own vehicle for field movement and will bear the traveling expenses on its own.

Skills & Attributes

• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, and Persevering & Delivering Results;
• Personnel management skills and experience;
• Good problem-solving skills and results orientation;
• Ability to travel in field areas;
• Ability to motivate and influence others;
• Sensitivity to gender and other social issues in Pakistan;
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication and leadership skills;
• Excellent written/spoken English and Urdu; other languages will be an advantage;
• Proficiency in the use of computer office applications on word processing and spreadsheet;