Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) is a non-profit organisation established to facilitate the creation and development of Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) in Southern Africa. PPF is currently supporting the development of conservation areas in Mozambique through partnership agreements with the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC). The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is financing the One Limpopo One Health (OLOH) project which will be implemented by the Peace Parks Foundation, together with the Administration of the LNP
PPF therefore wishes to appoint an Agriculture Officer
The position will be based at the Limpopo National Park (LNP) in Massingir which is an essential component of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. The OLOH project aims to contribute to the sustainable and climate change resilient socio-economic development of the communities around the LNP. The aim is to promote the development of agriculture and livestock, sustainable management of natural resources, and socio-community development.
The Agriculture officer must have experience in working in rural development, and be familiar with climate change issues, biodiversity, conservation and organic agriculture, irrigation schemes, drip irrigation, agroforestry, livestock development, and agriculture-livestock integration.
Specific key performance areas will include:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter detailing their interest in and suitability for the position and a Curriculum Vitae, with full address, telephone number, email address, and contact details of at least three contactable references.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated, based on qualifications and experience. Applications should be submitted to: Human Resources.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend an interview. Should you not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
Duration: Two (2) Years Fixed Term Contract
Location: Limpopo National Park (LNP)