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Position:    Agricultural Advisor Contract:        2-year renewable contract                                  Location:  Antananarivo, Madagascar The Agricultural Advisor is responsible for providing hands-on technical support to producers and producer organizations (POs) and for the operational implementation of the RIZ PLUS project's field activities in his/her intervention area. The Agricultural Advisor reports hierarchically to the Project Head of Mission and works in close collaboration with the project's technical and coordination teams. DUTIES Provide hands-on technical support to producers and producer organizations (POs) in their intervention area, on behalf of the project; Disseminate and promote among producers the good agricultural practices (GAP) promoted by the project, particularly in rice growing; Organize and lead demonstration sessions, farmer field schools and practical training for producers targeted by the project; Provide technical and organizational support to POs in their structuring and functioning, in line with the project's intervention strategy; Ensure capacity building of producers on farming techniques, post-harvest management and marketing; Identify producers' training and support needs and inform the project coordination to adjust action plans; Support linking supported producers with input suppliers and markets/outlets identified by the project; Ensure technical monitoring of demonstration plots and farms supported under the project; Collect, consolidate and transmit to the project the technical monitoring data and performance indicators of the producers supported; Identify and report to the team leader any technical and organizational constraints encountered in the field; Draft and submit periodic technical reports (weekly, monthly) on activities carried out and results obtained for the project; Participate in technical coordination meetings as well as supervision and monitoring & evaluation missions organized by the project; Ensure, within their area of intervention, compliance with environmental and social safeguard principles as well as inclusion (gender, youth) promoted by the project; Represent the project to producers, POs and local authorities in their intervention area. Requirements QUALIFICATION: Bachelor's degree level (Bac+3) in agronomy or any other equivalent field. COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate must: At least three (03) relevant experiences in providing technical support to agricultural producers or agricultural extension. · Experience in similar rural development projects is an asset. Good mastery of agricultural technical itineraries, particularly in rice cultivation. Good ability to write technical reports. Good command of computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of methods of animation and training of producers (field schools, demonstrations) is an asset. Good command of French and Malagasy. Ability to work independently, in a multidisciplinary team and under pressure, with availability for frequent travel to rural areas. Good sense of training, listening, organization and communication Benefits We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.