Field Extension Expert – MSMEs

JOB OVERVIEW

WEWE is recruiting a Field Extension Expert to provide practical advisory support to MSMEs and smallholder tomato farmers participating in the HORTISUN project in Abuja/Kaduna.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expand farmer outreach and strengthen the clientele base of participating MSMEs.
• Conduct regular field visits and provide practical agronomic and extension advice.
• Promote improved tomato-production, post-harvest and climate-smart technologies, including the use of appropriate crates.
• Monitor productivity, quality, technology adoption and farming practices.
• Provide field feedback to MSMEs and the HORTISUN extension team.
• Organise farmer field schools, demonstrations, coaching and training sessions.
• Collect field data and document activities, constraints, adoption results and lessons.
• Link farmers to MSMEs, input suppliers, markets and relevant support services.
• Promote the inclusion of women and young people in extension activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or a related field.
• At least three years of field-extension or agricultural-advisory experience.
• Practical knowledge of tomato production, agronomy and post-harvest management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with MSMEs and smallholder farmers.
• Hausa-language ability and familiarity with local farming communities are advantages.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Field-visit and activity logs.
• Training and demonstration records.
• Periodic feedback on adoption, productivity, constraints and farmer performance.
• Inputs to quarterly and annual project reports.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Send a CV and cover letter in one Microsoft Word attachment explaining your suitability to extensionexpertspecialist2026@weweng.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WEWE may close the recruitment once a suitable candidate is selected.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

31 October 2026.