Consultant agronome et formateur terrain

About the role

AgroConnect CI SARL is expanding its technical team in Abidjan. The organization seeks a qualified Agronomist Consultant to lead technical missions and a Field Trainer to deliver on‑site capacity‑building programmes for local producers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate technical aspects of capacity‑building missions for farmers.
• Design training curricula covering good agricultural practices, agroforestry, soil and water management, residue handling, and social‑environmental issues.
• Supervise the establishment of demonstration plots and orchards.
• Lead pre‑ and post‑training assessments, analyse results and produce technical deliverables (reports, capitalisation notes).
• Maintain technical liaison with project partners and beneficiaries.
• Oversee and mentor a team of local trainers and relais.
• Facilitate training sessions for producers, manage field documentation, and ensure follow‑up after training.

Required profile

• Minimum Bac+4 in Agronomy, Agroforestry, Rural Development or related field for the consultant role; Bac+3 for the trainer role.
• 3‑6 years of experience supporting agricultural producers and implementing capacity‑building projects.
• Strong knowledge of climate‑smart agriculture, agroforestry, and sustainable soil‑water management.
• Proven ability to design pedagogical tools and conduct monitoring‑evaluation.
• Excellent French writing skills and experience managing multi‑site teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.