Agriculture and Environment Extension Agent - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Zambia - 2 years, plus 3 months training jobs in United States
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Peace Corps · 1 day ago

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

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Peace Corps is seeking individuals to support communities in Zambia by improving food and nutrition security through sustainable agricultural practices. As an Agriculture and Environment Extension Agent, you will work with local community members to implement agroforestry techniques that enhance flood control and natural resource management.

EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with community members to boost local food and nutrition security through sustainable agriculture
Apply agroforestry techniques to improve flood control, natural resource management, and soil health and stability

Qualification

Agroforestry techniquesSustainable agricultureNatural resource managementInterest in agricultureInterest in forestry

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Expressed interest in working in agriculture or forestry
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
A bachelor's degree is mandatory for all candidates as a requirement for a Zambian work permit

Company

Peace Corps

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Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government focused on social and economic development.
dateFounded in 1961
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.peacecorps.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Allison Blotzer
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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Paul Shea
Senior Advisor to the CFO
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