The national Agriculture and Rural Livelihood Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the Output 3 activities are implemented according to plan and achieve the expected results of the marketing plan, by
providing support to the PMO and PIU.
(i) As part of the land-use/agriculture and agro-forestry planning, determine which crops in the target villages preferably across the different climate zones - have the most appropriate agriculture and agroforestry potential, and identify constraints to improved productivity and optimal agroforestry systems;
(ii) Conduct municipal market assessments to determine market opportunities;
(iii) Utilize the planning tools to determine the best combination of plants and practices by agroecology zone, climate and disaster risk, market or consumption trends, and farmer request;
(iv) Coordinate with other project outputs to ensure a coordinated approach as part of the overall landscape assessment and planning exercise;
(v) Prepare training materials and manuals, schedules, budget, etc.;
(vi) Train the PIU in how to conduct the multi-year market assessment and planning as part of the broader landscape assessment;
(vii) Conduct the multi-year market assessments and planning and supervise their implementation;
(viii) Participate in planning sessions with selected communities and provide guidance when necessary;
(ix) Monitor the implementation of project activities and provide guidance when necessary;
(x) Participate in the annual review of activities and planning for the next cycle;
(xi) Support the International Agriculture and Rural Livelihood Specialist identify (i) progressive agriculture/agroforestry and climate adaptation techniques which integrate new climate change preparedness; and (ii) five new market opportunities. Prepare feasibility studies for private sector partners to invest in the new market opportunities, with linkages to communities supported by the project.