Community Food Security and Nutrition Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in The Gambia - 1 year, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
About The Job
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 4, 2026
Duration
1 year, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Calling all beekeepers, horticulturalists, and at-home gardeners! Farmers in The Gambia are looking for you to lend a hand as they strengthen the country’s food and nutrition security.
Agricultural activities in The Gambia are traditionally done during the short rainy season, which only lasts 3 to 4 months. Farmers are interested in learning climate-smart techniques to establish and improve dry-season vegetable gardens and tree nurseries. Animal husbandry management practices, such as beekeeping and raising chickens, are also of interest and will improve both the dietary diversity at the household level and provide additional sources of income.
As a Community Food Security and Nutrition Facilitator, you will implement nutrition-sensitive agricultural projects. You and your farming colleagues will train women, the youth, and individuals with developmental and physical disabilities on ways to generate agriculture-related income.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in agriculture and one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
5 years' professional work experience
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 4, 2026
Duration
1 year, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Calling all beekeepers, horticulturalists, and at-home gardeners! Farmers in The Gambia are looking for you to lend a hand as they strengthen the country’s food and nutrition security.
Agricultural activities in The Gambia are traditionally done during the short rainy season, which only lasts 3 to 4 months. Farmers are interested in learning climate-smart techniques to establish and improve dry-season vegetable gardens and tree nurseries. Animal husbandry management practices, such as beekeeping and raising chickens, are also of interest and will improve both the dietary diversity at the household level and provide additional sources of income.
As a Community Food Security and Nutrition Facilitator, you will implement nutrition-sensitive agricultural projects. You and your farming colleagues will train women, the youth, and individuals with developmental and physical disabilities on ways to generate agriculture-related income.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in agriculture and one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
OR
5 years' professional work experience