VACANCY

 

GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA

 

MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND COOPERATIVES

RURAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT (RDU)

 

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION ASSISTANTS (EAs)

 

The Government of Grenada has established a Rural Development Unit (RDU) with the intention to initiate, facilitate, coordinate and act as a catalyst for the implementation of rural development programmes, leading to sustainable and improved standard of living in rural communities.

 

The specific objectives of the Rural Development Unit are;

1. Provide comprehensive farm development support to small and medium farmers in a sustainable manner (climate smart) for improved livelihoods
2. Facilitate the development of rural enterprises and small industries for sustainable jobs in rural communities.
3. Increase job opportunities through training (skills development) for rural youths.
4. Facilitation of essential infrastructure development to support economic and social advancement

 

The Ministry of Economic Development, Planning & Cooperatives (MOED), the Implementing Agency (IA), now wishes to procure Agriculture Extension Assistants (EAs) on a contract basis to support the implementation of project activities.

 

 

Main objective/Role of Officer

 

 

The Agriculture Extension Assistants will be responsible for providing extension services and capacity-building support to project beneficiaries within rural communities. This will include delivering technical guidance on improved agricultural practices, supporting the adoption of climate-resilient and sustainable farming techniques, and facilitating training sessions, demonstrations, and field visits.

 

Qualification and Experience:

 

• Diploma in Agriculture or a related field;

OR

• A minimum of five (5) CXC passes, including Mathematics, English, and one Science subject.
• At least one year experience working within the Agricultural sector or other related fields (eg. 4H member, farmer’s organization, producer group, among others)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to work outside of normal working hours
• Willingness to partake in ongoing extensive specialize trainings in Climate Change (CC) and Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) methodologies and practices
• Willingness to make regular on-site visits to target beneficiaries
• Demonstrate an understanding of rural and youth development and agriculture related issues
• Demonstrated an understanding of Microsoft office and basic computer skills
• Report writing skills.

 

Type of Appointment:          Individual (Contractual)

 

Duration of Contract:           1 year (performance review on a yearly basis)          

 

Duty Station:                         Rural Development Unit (RDU)

GCNA Complex

Kirani James Blvd.,

St. George’s

Grenada

 

Application Deadline:

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and a detailed resume electronically in PDF format to the email addresses listed below, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026:

Rural Development Unit

Attn: Head, Rural Development Unit

GCNA Complex, Kirani James Blvd.,

St. George’s,

Grenada

 

Tel: 1 (473) 442 0105

 

E-mail:

rdu@rdu.gov.gd

registry@eda.gov.gd

procurement@rdu.gov.gd

           

 

The full details of the specific Term of Reference are available on https://procurement.gov.gd/ or can be requested at the above address.

 

 

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.