Agronomists and Veterinarians Without Borders (AVSF) is a professional association of international solidarity recognized as of public utility (non-profit), which has been working since 1977 in support of peasant agriculture.
\nThe association works in Africa, Asia and Latin America with peasant communities in promoting sustainable practices to remedy the food insecurity and economic vulnerability of rural communities. AVSF also contributes to the consolidation of producer organizations and their increasing participation in the local and export sectors (fair, organic and quality trade) for fairer remuneration and the consequent improvement of the living conditions of farming families.\u00a0 Website: https:\/\/www.avsf.org\/
\nAVSF operates in Zambia since 2022 to support rural communities through agroecology, human\u2013wildlife coexistence, and community-based biodiversity management. The organization helps farmers adopt sustainable practices, protect natural resources, and gain legal recognition for traditional land use and conservation methods.
\nIn September 2025 AVSF is starting the 3-year \u201cBush2Business: supporting non-timber forest value chains in North-Luangwa landscape in Zambia\u201d project funded by the French Development Agency on Non-Timber Forest Value Chains, with activities being centered in Muchinga Province, particularly in Mpika and Lavushimanda districts. The project will support the creation of a specialized non-profit organization acting as a platform capable of carrying out a three-year demonstration pilot project on value chains of non-timber forest products. This organization will provide or coordinate training for relevant government agencies, producer groups and community forest management groups; and non-consumer intermediary SMEs.
\nJOB DESCRIPTION
\nJob Title : Non-Timber Forest Products field Technician
\nCountry : Zambia
\nJob location : Mpika, Mpika district, with frequent travels to Lavushimanda district
\nCreation or replacement : Creation
\nStart date : September 2025
\nType of contract : Fixed term contract
\nDuration of the contract : 12 months renewable
\nStatus : National wage earner
\nMonthly growth salary: A competitive salary will be offered based on qualifications and experience.
\nDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TASKS
\nUnder the functional and hierarchical responsibility of the Country Representative and project manager based in Mpika, Zambia, the NTFP Field Technician will be responsible for the following tasks:
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the community groups of Mpika district (Mukungule and Munyamadzi GMAs) and Lavushimanda (Mpumba chiefdom):<\/p>\n
Support community groups (CFMGs and others) involved in NTFPs collection in their effort to add value to NTFP products by training them in sustainable harvesting practices, in processing techniques and in financial literacy, notably by organizing theoretical and practical training workshops and exchange visits between community groups
\nTo participate to the design of training adapted to the particularities of NTFPs, particularly regarding financial literacy, business plans, processing techniques and marketing
\nTo work hand in hand with organizations and ministries already supporting those groups (particularly the Forestry Department, the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, We Forest, the Frankfurt Zoological Society and the World Food Program).
\nSupport the community groups for the submission of grant proposals (including Community Development Fund and other granting facilities).<\/p>\n
2. Support in the management and strengthening of the marketing of NTFP at district and provincial level<\/p>\n
To develop marketing tools and producers\u2019skills for packaging and selling their products.
\nTo encourage, attend and support trade fairs, village markets and other events together with the community groups supported
\nTo obtain support from the District Council and other entities to develop NTFP markets<\/p>\n
3. To participate in the drafting of AVSF\u2019s cooperation projects with the organizations concerned.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To assess the potential for the deployment of AVSF\u2019s cooperation in Zambia with producer organizations in certain sectors, strategic for the development of territories.
\nCANDIDATE PROFILE
\n\u2013 Technical training in rural development, rural value-chain development or similar
\n\u2013 At least 3 years of experience in supporting producer organizations, management of rural development projects, training development and training implementation with rural communities.
\n\u2013 Drafting, training design and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, as well as a good personal aptitude for autonomy and adaptation;
\n\u2013 Command of the Bemba language, very good spoken and written English.
\n\u2013 Proficiency in standard computer tools is also required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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