Agronomist – Field Implementation Supervisor

About the role

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Mozambique is seeking an experienced Agronomist to supervise and provide technical support for field implementation of the Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) project in the Greater Maputo Area. The role focuses on promoting climate‑resilient, sustainable agricultural practices across selected districts and municipalities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop periodic field implementation plans in collaboration with district technicians (SDAEs).
• Accompany and supervise farmer field school (FFS) training cycles to ensure methodological accuracy.
• Coordinate with the FAO Project Officer for Agriculture on training design, technical assistance, and support to field technicians and lead farmers.
• Assist in procurement planning, input distribution, travel logistics, and monitoring & evaluation of project activities.
• Facilitate community‑level capacity‑building for sustainable agro‑ecological interventions.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or related field.
• Experience working in rural extension or agricultural development projects, preferably in climate‑adaptation contexts.
• Proven ability to work with multi‑stakeholder teams, including government agencies and NGOs.
• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.

Required skills

• Conservation agriculture
• Polycropping
• Agroforestry
• Climate‑adaptive and resilient production systems
• Rural extension techniques