The background/the partner organisation

The Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation (MEF) is a very well connected training and research institution that has already been accredited by various government agencies. MEF offers university as well as vocational and theological training. The spectrum ranges from agri-entrepreneurship, education and social sciences to the health sector and the hospitality industry. Especially in response to climate change, MEF’s education programmes have been adapted with a focus on practical courses in small animal husbandry and agri-processing for smallholder farmers. MEF owns over 1,000 hectares of land in Kitwe District.

Job scope/The tasks

You will support MEF in strengthening village resilience through agro-ecological measures:

In particular, you will be responsible for the following:

• Capacity building for MEF staff and the District Agricultural Coordination Office (DACO) through training on agro-ecology (e.g. on the use of traditional seeds and natural fertiliser and compost management).
• Establishment of demonstration fields in the project area
• Technical support for students of the agricultural training programme in the practical phase of their studies.
• Support for the introduction of a monitoring system for field work
• Networking of MEF with national and international organisations in the field of agroecology.

Your profile

You enhanced your degree in agricultural sciences with a focus on agroecology by

• An additional qualification in water management for smallholder agriculture
• Your high level of gender competence and practical experience in gender-sensitive advisory work
• Your methodological competence in participatory workshop design
• Your excellent knowledge of English and your willingness to actively learn a local language
• Your enjoyment of living and travelling in rural areas

Please note that citizenship of a Member State of the European Union or Switzerland is a formal requirement.

You are located in Kitwe, Zambia.

Benefits provided by Bread for the World and Dienste in Übersee
Bread for the World provides a framework in which the professionals of Dienste in Übersee share their knowledge and skills with people of another culture.

Supportive cooperation, mutual learning and intercultural exchange are enabled by:

• Individual preparation
• Three year contract with benefits in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act
• Coaching

Dienste in Übersee gGmbH is a 100% subsidiary of the
Protestant Agency for Diakonia and Development
with the brand Bread for the World