Livelihood & Training Expert – Agricultural & Vocational Programs

About the role

The Livelihood & Training Expert will design, deliver, and monitor agricultural, business, and vocational training to strengthen climate‑resilient livelihoods and improve household income and food security. Based in Mt Hagen, the role will develop tailored curricula, facilitate practical skills training, support savings groups and enterprise development, and link participants to markets and financial services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement agricultural, business, and vocational training activities aligned with project workplans and livelihood strengthening objectives.
• Design context‑appropriate training modules informed by needs assessments, covering climate‑resilient agriculture, financial literacy, enterprise development, and market‑oriented practices.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and preparation of training materials, tools, and resources.
• Facilitate high‑quality, participatory training sessions for women beneficiaries, community groups, local trainers, and staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching and technical backstopping to reinforce adoption of improved agricultural practices and business skills.
• Support the establishment and capacity building of savings groups, cooperatives, and small agribusiness ventures.
• Collaborate with government partners, NGOs, private‑sector actors, and market intermediaries to strengthen value‑chain linkages and economic pathways for beneficiaries.
• Facilitate connections between participants and financial service providers to support savings, credit, and enterprise growth.
• Prepare technical and financial reports for donors and internal management, documenting lessons learned and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resource Management, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in livelihood programming, agriculture, market systems, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and project management.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑cultural teams, deliver quality programming and reporting, and manage risks and conflicts.
• Strong planning, organisational, and project‑management skills.