Project Officer

Project: Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Rice ProjectLocation: Bataan, Philippines Reporting to: Project CoordinatorContract type : 1 year contract based with the possibility of its extensionBackgroundThe JCM AWD Rice Project aims to reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation by promoting water-saving irrigation practices in collaboration with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Irrigators’ Associations (IAs), and local farmers. The Project Officer will be responsible for field-level implementation, including farmer training, coordination with IAs, and monitoring activities.Scope of work1.Coordination with NIA IMO and IAsCoordinate with NIA Irrigation Management Offices (IMOs) and support the enrollment of new Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) into the project.2.Farmer Training and SupportAssist on the conduct farmer training on AWD practices tailored to local conditions.Provide technical support and follow-up to farmers for proper adoption of AWD.3.Monitoring and Data CollectionSupervise monitoring activities and field monitoring staff to ensure data quality.Collect, verify, and report water-level, irrigation, and field data as per JCM requirements.Ensures AWD protocols are adapted by the farmer stakeholders. Reports inconsistencies to the project coordinator in relation to the field-level implementation. QualificationBachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field (preferred but not strictly required).At least 2–3 years of experience in agriculture extension, farmer training, or project implementation.Experience coordinating with farmer groups, cooperatives, or IAs.Good communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.Basic knowledge of rice cultivation and irrigation practices.Residence nearby project area in Pampanga. Reporting and SupervisionThe Project Officer will report to Project Coordinators, and coordinate closely with NIA IMO officers, IAs, and field monitoring staff.