Agronomist / Climate-Smart Agriculture t specialist at Care Best Initiative
JOB VACANCY AT CARE BEST INITIATIVE
Position: Agronomist / Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Specialist
Number of Positions: 2
Organization: Care Best Initiative (CBI)
Project: WPHF Climate-Resilient Peacebuilding Project
Location: Bade and Jakusko LGAs, Yobe State, Nigeria
Engagement Period: January to February 2027 (2 months) and July to September 2027 (3 months)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
ABOUT CARE BEST INITIATIVE
Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a women-led and youth-driven non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established in 2019. The organization operates across Nigeria’s North-East, North-Central, and North-West regions, providing humanitarian assistance, promoting human capital development, and strengthening community resilience.
CBI is committed to protecting human dignity, alleviating suffering, and empowering vulnerable individuals and communities affected by crises, poverty, and inequality.
JOB OVERVIEW
Care Best Initiative is recruiting two Agronomists / Climate-Smart Agriculture Specialists for its WPHF Climate-Resilient Peacebuilding Project in Yobe State.
One specialist will be assigned to each of the two LGAs, Bade and Jakusko.
The successful candidates will provide practical training and technical support to farmers, particularly women, in climate-smart agriculture and vegetable production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the delivery of climate-smart agriculture and vegetable production training for farmers.
Facilitate Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to strengthen farmers’ practical knowledge and agricultural skills.
Provide technical support to agricultural hubs and technical clinics.
Support the distribution and effective use of agricultural starter packages under the project.
Promote climate-resilient farming practices and sustainable agricultural livelihoods within the assigned LGA.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Applicants must be based in Yobe State or be willing to reside fully in the state throughout the engagement period.
Preference will be given to candidates residing in Bade or Jakusko Local Government Area.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form using the link below.
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Qualified candidates with relevant agricultural knowledge and an interest in climate-resilient farming and community development are encouraged to apply.
