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 Facilitator
Purpose of the Position
The Field Facilitator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day field implementation, community coordination, farmer 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 Facilitator, the Field Facilitator 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 farm activities, farmer 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 farmers, community members, women, youth, and relevant local stakeholders for project activities under the guidance of the Senior Field Facilitator.
• Serve as a key contact between the project team and local communities for day-to-day field coordination.
• Coordinate with village leaders, farmer groups, lead farmers, 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 Facilitator in implementing agricultural and Climate Smart Agriculture activities at field level.
• Assist with land preparation, demonstration farm activities, plot demarcation, farmer group allocation, planting schedules, and input distribution.
• Monitor whether farmers 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 farmer group arrangements.
• Support Lead Farmers and farmer groups to apply and share knowledge gained from training sessions.
• Follow up with farmers 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, farmer adoption, and project progress.
• Prepare and submit field activity records, attendance sheets, photographs, and basic monitoring data to the Senior Field Facilitator.
• 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, farmer groups, and stakeholders, and refer serious issues to the Senior Field Facilitator.
• 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 Facilitator, 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, farmer training, rural development, or field-based project implementation.
• Practical understanding of agriculture and Climate Smart Agriculture practices; experience working with farmer groups or demonstration farms 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 Facilitator.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity 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 Facilitator Officer
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepjvN7kDnabpipiOChPIOd9WHLVvO69qY7nkLfEkscXFTHdQ/viewform?usp=header
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
