Field Facilitator Officer (1 Position)

About Good Neighbors Zambia

Good Neighbors Zambia (GNZ), established in 2012, implements Community Development Programs in the areas of education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, income generation, and humanitarian response. GNZ is committed to creating an environment where children’s rights are protected, and communities achieve sustainable development through empowerment, leadership, and local ownership.

Position Details

Position Title: Officer

Job Function: Field

Purpose of the Position

The Field is responsible for supporting the day-to-day field implementation, community coordination, mobilization, training support, data collection, and monitoring of agricultural, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), cooperative, and livelihood activities under the KOICA Project within the Good Neighbors Zambia program.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Field, the Field serves as the main link between the project team and local communities. The position helps ensure that field activities are implemented effectively, community members are properly mobilized, training sessions are well organized, and project progress, challenges, and community feedback are accurately reported.

The role contributes to demonstration activities, group coordination, agricultural training, community engagement, and field-level monitoring in line with project objectives, donor requirements, and GNZ guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Community Mobilization and Field Coordination

• Mobilize, community members, women, youth, and relevant local stakeholders for project activities under the guidance of the Senior Field.

• Serve as a key contact between the project team and local communities for day-to-day field coordination.

• Coordinate with village leaders, groups, lead, cooperatives, and local structures to support participation in agricultural and livelihood activities.

• Communicate activity schedules and relevant project information clearly to community members.

2. Support to Agricultural and CSA Field Implementation

• Support the Senior Field in implementing agricultural and Climate Smart Agriculture activities at field level.

• Assist with land preparation, demonstration activities, plot demarcation, group allocation, planting schedules, and input distribution.

• Monitor whether are applying agricultural techniques demonstrated during training and provide follow-up support as guided by the project team.

• Report implementation challenges, input needs, crop progress, and other relevant field observations.

3. Training Organization and Capacity-Building Support

• Organize and support training sessions on agriculture, CSA practices, cooperative management, business skills, and livelihood activities.

• Assist with preparing training venues, attendance lists, materials, and group arrangements.

• Support Lead and groups to apply and share knowledge gained from training sessions.

• Follow up with to encourage practical application of composting, liquid compost preparation, crop management, and other project-promoted practices.

4. Field Monitoring, Data Collection and Feedback

• Monitor field activities and collect information on community participation, agricultural practices, training attendance, adoption, and project progress.

• Prepare and submit field activity records, attendance sheets, photographs, and basic monitoring data to the Senior Field.

• Provide regular feedback and recommendations based on field observations, community responses, and implementation challenges.

• Support documentation of project outcomes, challenges, success stories, and lessons learned at community level.

5. Community Engagement, Inclusion and Reporting

• Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, vulnerable groups, and marginalized community members in project activities.

• Help address minor misunderstandings among community members, groups, and stakeholders, and refer serious issues to the Senior Field.

• Ensure that community engagement is respectful, culturally sensitive, and gender- inclusive.

• Submit timely and accurate field reports and maintain proper records of activities conducted.

6. Other Duties

Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Field, Field Manager, and Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Community Development, Rural Development, Development Studies, or a related field.

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in agricultural extension, community mobilization, training, rural development, or field-based project implementation.

• Practical understanding of agriculture and Climate Smart Agriculture practices; experience working with groups or demonstration is an advantage.

• Experience supporting training sessions, collecting field data, and preparing activity reports.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work respectfully with diverse community members.

• Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently while following guidance from the Senior Field.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; with mobile data collection tools is an advantage.

• Willingness to undertake frequent field travel and work in rural communities.

• Commitment to Good Neighbors Zambia’s mission, values, child safeguarding, and code of conduct.

Application Guidelines

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit the following documents:

• Cover letter clearly outlining suitability for the position.

• Updated Curriculum Vitae with three (3) traceable referees.

• Copies of academic and professional qualifications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Google Application Form PDF: Field Officer

Please Note:

• Good Neighbors Zambia will not be responsible for transport and accommodation costs incurred during the interview process.

• Good Neighbors Zambia upholds a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harm, sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Reference and background checks will be conducted for successful candidates.

Working environment:

• Based at the Chongwe Office, with regular travel to project field locations

• Approximate work allocation: 20% office-based work and 80% field-based work.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted no later than 1st November 2026