Field Operation Assistant and FFS Facilitator 1 (Local Staff Team Leader)

About the role

A joint venture of Japanese consulting firms, led by Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. (OCG) and commissioned by JICA, implements a landscape restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation project in agriculture, forestry and other land use in Cameroon, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development. It seeks a Field Operations Assistant and FFS Facilitator 1 (Local Staff Team Leader) to lead the local staff and support field activities in the Centre Region, around Mbaka, Ntui, Mbankomo and Minta. The expected start date is November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, run and implement Farmer Field School (FFS) training and community activities in the target areas under the JV consultants' instructions.
• Train local extension workers and prospective Farmer Facilitators in Training of Facilitators sessions.
• Monitor field activities regularly and backstop Farmer Facilitators and FFS groups on quality and methodology.
• Coordinate with MINEPDED, MINADER, local authorities, traditional leaders and other stakeholders; no travel to the North Region.
• Lead the local staff, share progress and prepare monthly activity reports in English.

Required profile

• Degree (Bac+3 or higher) in Agriculture, Forestry, Agroforestry, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences or a related field.
• Experience as an FFS facilitator or master trainer highly preferred; experience with MINADER or MINEPDED highly desirable.
• Bilingual English and French (speaking, reading and writing).
• Fluent understanding of the local languages of the area (Ewondo necessary, Tuki or Sanaga preferable).
• Team leadership, community mobilization or coordination of local extension workers.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting.
• Practical computer test and panel interview in English.

What we offer

• Estimated gross monthly salary of 550,000 to 600,000 CFA (tax inclusive); overtime pay and travel allowances separate.
• Contract as independent contractor, with an initial 3-month evaluation period and standard 40-hour week.

Applications (cover letter, CV, diplomas and two referees) are sent by email to the employer's addresses, with the subject line indicating the position; the deadline is 4 November 2026.