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Agriculture and Environment Extension Agent (LIFE) - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Zambia - 2 years, plus 3 months training

United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Peace Corps is dedicated to fostering community collaboration in Zambia, focusing on environmental needs and sustainable agriculture. Volunteers will engage with rural communities to enhance food security and promote practices that protect natural resources.

EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with host country community counterparts to work in rural communities to boost their food and nutrition security with sustainable agriculture while protecting forests

Build the capacity of rural community members to be food secure without destroying natural resources

Promote the incorporation of agroforestry technologies in the farming system

Enhance soil and water management practices

Highlight useful gardening and tree planting techniques

Provide communities with training in basic skills such as planning, record keeping, and marketing for farmers

Co-promote increasing dietary diversity by conducting trainings and cooking demonstrations at the household level