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Catholic Relief Services

Global humanitarian aid, education, and livelihoods

Officier Agroforesterie

Operations & LogisticsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeHaitiNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's-level Licence is required in Agronomy, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, or an equivalent discipline.
  • At least 2 years of professional experience supporting agricultural or agroforestry projects, ideally for a non-governmental organization.
  • Practical experience establishing and managing nurseries and establishing agroforestry systems, particularly coffee- or cacao-based systems.
  • Knowledge of soil and water conservation in mountainous areas.
  • Experience training adults and providing agricultural extension, including farmer field schools and demonstration plots.
  • Experience working with local partners and building their capacity.
  • Experience monitoring projects and collecting data using digital tools; GPS use is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle in difficult terrain and a valid driving license are required; experience riding in difficult terrain is an asset.
  • French and Haitian Creole are required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily with partner staff, provide technical support, maintain effective communication channels, and track subgrant deliverables according to CRS standards and procedures.
  • Support the partner in community mobilization and in selecting households and plots according to agreed criteria, transparently and with local authority involvement.
  • Organize and coordinate technical capacity-building activities for the partner so activities follow project guidelines and standards.
  • Support selection of nursery sites and nursery establishment and management for coffee, cacao, shade trees, fruit trees, and forest species, including quality seeds and planting material, substrate, shade, irrigation, and pest and disease management.
  • Align seedling production schedules with the rainy season and registered plot needs, and maintain production and distribution records.
  • Support the design of training modules and train extension agents and producers on approved coffee and cacao agroforestry models, densities and layouts, intercrops such as plantain and cassava for short-term food security, soil and water conservation on slopes, young-plant maintenance, integrated pest management, and climate-change adaptation.
  • Promote participatory methods, including demonstration plots, farmer field schools, and farmer exchange visits, and ensure effective participation by women and youth.
  • Supervise plot preparation and establishment, including staking, digging planting holes, and planting with the rains, and check compliance with approved models.
  • Establish seedling-monitoring protocols with the partner and the SPO MEAL/ICT4D, including survival counts, gap-filling, and follow-up visits, and participate in joint verifications, particularly the six-month verification.
  • Collect data using project digital tools and support GPS mapping of plots for the farm registry; ensure verification data that trigger household transfers are reliable and submitted on time.
  • Identify and analyze priority agronomic challenges, including seedling mortality, drought, pests, and animal roaming, and propose corrective measures.
  • Ensure learning throughout the pilot cycle, document lessons learned and promising practices, and contribute to the Pilot 3 learning note.
  • Communicate the feedback and response mechanism to communities and support the handling of concerns related to verifications.
  • Verify that documentation for assigned activities is complete and filed according to agency requirements, and regularly report activities to the Senior Project Officer.
  • Develop working relationships with MARNDR (BAC) agents, the Ministry of Environment, communal authorities, and local parishes.
  • Carry out other activities necessary for project success.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in the Nord-Est department, particularly in Vallières or Mont-Organisé.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Relationship-management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners, private businesses, and community members.
  • A proactive, resourceful, solution- and results-oriented approach.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and punctuality.

About the Company

Catholic Relief Services

Global humanitarian aid, education, and livelihoods

Catholic Relief Services coordinates global humanitarian aid through a faith-based approach, focusing on emergency response, recovery, sustainable agriculture, education, and healthcare access for poor and vulnerable communities. It works by partnering with local organizations to implement on-the-ground programs, including disaster relief, support for sustainable farming, and education initiatives for marginalized children, often using voucher systems to promote economic recovery. CRS differentiates itself through its local partnerships, emphasis on sustainable agro-enterprises, and a faith-driven mission that connects aid to community values. Its goal is to create lasting change by helping people recover from crises, improve livelihoods, and gain affordable healthcare.

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Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Founded
1943

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