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Food Security Advisor at Peace Corps in Location not listed
Mid LevelOn-siteNot specified
Job Description
Agroecology and agroforestry specialists are needed to strengthen a farmer training program and expand its reach in Madagascar.
Over 75% of Madagascar’s population relies on smallholder farms that face persistent land degradation, soil fertility loss, and low productivity. These farmers have limited access to modern agricultural techniques and tools, making it difficult to build resilience for weather-related shocks. Agroforestry and agroecology offer promising, nature-based solutions for land management and environmental adaptation. However, food security organizations and agroforestry training centers under the Ministry of Agriculture currently lack the technical expertise to integrate these practices into their training materials. At the same time, these institutions are eager to strengthen their fundraising capacity and monitoring systems so they can better mobilize resources and effectively track their results.
As a Food Security Advisor, you will collaborate with the staff at food security organizations and agroforestry training centers to deliver high‑quality, field-based training programs that reach more Malagasy farmers. Together, you will promote practices that improve soil health and increase crop yields, helping to meet the country's food demands.
Over 75% of Madagascar’s population relies on smallholder farms that face persistent land degradation, soil fertility loss, and low productivity. These farmers have limited access to modern agricultural techniques and tools, making it difficult to build resilience for weather-related shocks. Agroforestry and agroecology offer promising, nature-based solutions for land management and environmental adaptation. However, food security organizations and agroforestry training centers under the Ministry of Agriculture currently lack the technical expertise to integrate these practices into their training materials. At the same time, these institutions are eager to strengthen their fundraising capacity and monitoring systems so they can better mobilize resources and effectively track their results.
As a Food Security Advisor, you will collaborate with the staff at food security organizations and agroforestry training centers to deliver high‑quality, field-based training programs that reach more Malagasy farmers. Together, you will promote practices that improve soil health and increase crop yields, helping to meet the country's food demands.