Community Liaison Assistant - Optimisation Agronomy at DanChurchAid (DCA)

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of Optimisation Recommendations


Support households in adopting improved planting densities, crop combinations, and spacing models.
Facilitate installation of vertical trellising, perimeter cropping systems, and hanging/vertical production methods.
Assist households in adopting water‑saving technologies (mulching, clay pot irrigation, bottle drip, basin furrows).
Promote crop diversification using heat‑tolerant and high‑value varieties suitable for shade‑nets.
Guide groups in implementing crop rotation schedules, organic soil improvement, and low‑cost infrastructure upgrades.


Field‑Based Action Research & Learning


Conduct routine field observations, collect data, and document results on productivity, water use, income, and crop performance.
Trial new micro‑innovations (e.g., climbing varieties, intensive bed designs, micro‑irrigation prototypes).
Monitor adoption rates and identify barriers faced by households.
Support demonstration plots and Farmer Field School‑style learning sessions.


Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting


Collect quantitative and qualitative data weekly using digital tools or paper forms.
Maintain an updated database of shade‑net performance indicators.
Prepare concise progress briefs, case studies, and action research summaries.
Contribute to donor reports, learning products, and internal knowledge sharing.


Capacity‑Building & Community Support


Train households on optimised agronomic practices, including IPM, soil preparation, and succession planting.
Work with women's groups, youth groups, and small producer collectives to strengthen agribusiness potential.
Support community mobilisation and follow-up visits to ensure adoption and consistency.


Coordination


Work closely with the Project Officer - Livelihoods, enumerators, community facilitators, incentive staff, and relevant partners.
Participate in team meetings, field planning sessions, and joint monitoring visits.
Liaise with local agricultural officers, extension providers, or other technical stakeholders where required.


Required Qualifications

Education


Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management,or related field.


Technical Skills


Basic understanding of horticulture, crop production, or smallholder agriculture.
Ability to learn and apply new agricultural techniques quickly.
Familiarity with data collection tools (ODK, Kobo, Excel, etc.) is an added advantage.
Demonstrated interest in action research, participatory learning, or community‑based approaches.


Soft Skills


Energetic, curious, and willing to work outdoors in field settings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized, self‑driven, and able to manage field tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to engage respectfully with refugee and host community households.


Experience


Experience in community agriculture, agribusiness, or livelihoods projects.
Previous work or volunteering in humanitarian or development settings.
Experience conducting surveys, monitoring activities, or practical fieldwork.


Personal Attributes


Passion for practical, hands‑on learning and experimentation.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse communities.
Problem‑solver with a positive, flexible attitude.
Commitment to accountability, transparency, and safeguarding principles.


Child Protection, Safeguarding & PSEA


The Community Liaison Assistant (CLA) - Optimisation Agronomy must adhere to all organisational safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and PSEA policies and will be required to report any concerns immediately.


How Success Will Be Measured


Adoption rate of optimisation techniques among targeted households.
Quality and accuracy of field data collected.
Demonstrated improvements in crop productivity or water efficiency from supported households.
Timely submission of reports and learning documentation.


The position is for 4 months.