Agricultural Assistant SOG/ST 4

Submitted by RADAAdmin on January 15, 2025

Job Purpose:     

The Agricultural Assistant is considered to be the foot soldier of the Extension Officer. S/he helps to implement all agricultural development programmes, within the prescribed extension area. S/he will also liaise from time to time with the Parish Livestock and Marketing Officers, assisting them both with the identification of problems and the collection of data and information which will enable them to undertake their tasks more proficiently.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management/ Administrative

  • Attend Inter-Agency Meetings,
  • Arrange Field Days,
  • Attend Ad hoc Committee meetings
  • Attend Farmers Meetings
  • Prepare weekly itinerary
  • Assist in the preparation of the Extension Area Monthly Progress Report
  • Assist in the Registration of Farmers
  • Assist in the formation of Produce Marketing Organisations
  • Collect data for special projects
  • Participate in group training of farmers
  • Arrange Career Days in Schools
  • Stand in for Extension Officer when he is on leave/training etc.
  • Serve on PC Bank Committees;
  • Liaise with the Police over cases involving Praedial Larceny

Technical

  • Advise farmers on crop and livestock production
  • Collect Data on Agricultural Crop and Livestock Production in Extension Area

o   Including projected yields and harvest dates

  • Identify training needs of farmers
  • Identify topics for field days

-       Carry out Pest and Disease Surveillance, monitoring outbreaks and imposing quarantine regulations

  • Visit farmers, especially those in the most remote rural areas
  • Provide help with the distribution of crop production and protection materials for government programmes
  • Provide technical information to PC Banks for Loans etc.,
  • Provide livestock (veterinary) services to farmers
  • Assist in disaster management;

Marketing

  • Collect Data on Marketing of Crop and Livestock production in the Extension Area

  • Identify the crops for sale and their likely harvest dates

  • Ensure farmers have access to real time market intelligence

  • Assist farmers in finding markets for their agricultural produce, including livestock

  •  Ensure farmers are aware of market requirements in terms of quality standards etc.,

Other

  • Provide ad hoc advice to farmers and farm families on a range of non-farming issues which come with being a respected member of the local community

Special conditions associated with the job:

  • Must be highly mobile (owner of at least a motorbike).
  • Preferably should live in the Extension Area;
  • Should be prepared to be on duty 24/7;
  • Needs to gain the respect of the farming community;
  • Must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions;

Minimum Required Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 4 CXCs or GCE’s
  • Level II certificate in Agricultural Science from a recognized Agricultural Institution;
  • Minimum of two years agricultural experience.

Specify licensing or certification necessary for the job

  • Basic Training in Extension  Work;
  • Full Driving Licence
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