Volunteer for the International Development Programme
Job Title
Co-ordinator, Overseas Organic Advisory Service
Job Location
International Programme,
Garden Organic,
Garden Organic Ryton,
Coventry CV8 3LG
Job Summary
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic tropical agriculture specialist to answer questions and develop information for farmers and rural development professionals in developing countries.
Job Description
The Overseas Organic Information and Advisory Service answers questions and provides information free of charge to small-scale farmers, extension and development workers overseas, and interested parties in the UK. We respond to enquiries by post, e-mail or telephone, and develop a range of booklets, technical factsheets and other information on aspects of tropical organic husbandry and related development issues. This service has outreached to over 1 million people in 90 countries, and is receiving increasing interest by internet users. To back up this service, we hold a reference library and have constant internet access to other databases and websites. We aim to provide a high quality service for every enquiry.
Based in our new offices at Garden Organic Ryton, the post holder will be responsible for:
- Responding to incoming queries and questions on a weekly basis (using all media forms but mainly post and e-mail)
- Maintaining the enquiry monitoring system
- Updating existing information materials and developing new ones as appropriate
- Producing biannual progress and evaluation reports to direct the service
If there is time, the post holder will also be encouraged to:
- Identify and write proposals for funding to expand the Advisory Service
- Develop new media resources.Assist with other activities of the International Programme as appropriate.
A free organic lunch will be provided for each half or full day worked.
Specific skills required
- Knowledge on tropical agriculture/horticulture, preferably oriented toward organic and agro-ecological farming techniques.
- Basic computer literacy
- Research skills
- Patience, tact and diplomacy skills
- Self motivation, lateral thinking and innovativeness
Frequency
1-3 days per week, flexible (between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday). Preferably long term commitment (min. 1 year)
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