The PADF is seeking an Agricultural Extension Specialist for a USAID-funded Agriculture Research and Development project in Haiti. Agricultural Extension Specialist – Haiti Agriculture Research Project

Position Summary: The Agricultural Extension Specialist will provide support to the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture as the Ministry works to improve its ability to disseminate innovations and advances to producer associations, coops, and individual farmers. The Agriculture Extension Specialist will support the Ministry in developing appropriate education materials for a variety of crops, cultivation practices and business management principles; support development of training and performance monitoring system for extension staff; and help the Ministry to operationalize and rationalize existing extension strategies and methodologies.

• Minimum B.A./B.S. in Agriculture Science, Agriculture Economics, Agricultural Extension/Education, Agribusiness, Veterinary Medicine, Adult Education or similar.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in supporting agricultural extension within universities, specialized research institutions, the CGIAR network, the public sector, or on projects of a similar nature, including demonstrated ability to work with and strengthen partner Ministries of Agriculture.
• Experience in Haiti strongly preferred.
• Experience with USAID, USDA, and other USG institutions strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Haitian Creole is required.
• Written and oral proficiency in English and French;
• Extensive experience working and managing activities in challenging political and physical environments.
Additional Desired Skills and Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, including demonstrated leadership and team-building with staff and partners at all levels;
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under stressful conditions;
• High level of maturity, good judgment, flexibility and integrity of character;
• Demonstrated ability to elaborate and implement systems and procedures and the ability to effectively communicate these to program/technical staff in order to ensure their compliance;
• Cultural sensitivity, and an ability to engage in difficult conversations with high level officials, victims, and other stakeholders
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

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