Agriculture and Environment Extension Agent - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Zambia - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
People & HR
United States
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
About The Job
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 2, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Interested in supporting a community’s food and nutrition security through strategic agricultural practices? Communities in Zambia are looking for you.
In Zambia, flood and drought are the biggest disrupters to livelihoods of citizens and the domestic economy in recent years. Recent droughts have increased people’s vulnerability to food shortages, thereby exacerbating an increase in the number of children under five with stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition. Communities in Zambia are interested in learning and applying agroforestry techniques to mitigate future floods and droughts, which will contribute to smallholder famers’ livelihood resilience.
As an Agriculture and Environment Extension Agent, you will collaborate with community members to boost local food and nutrition security through sustainable agriculture. Alongside your colleagues, you will apply agroforestry techniques to improve flood control, natural resource management, and the soil’s health and stability.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in agriculture or forestry and a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field.
A bachelor’s degree is mandatory for all candidates as a requirement for a Zambian work permit.
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 2, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Interested in supporting a community’s food and nutrition security through strategic agricultural practices? Communities in Zambia are looking for you.
In Zambia, flood and drought are the biggest disrupters to livelihoods of citizens and the domestic economy in recent years. Recent droughts have increased people’s vulnerability to food shortages, thereby exacerbating an increase in the number of children under five with stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition. Communities in Zambia are interested in learning and applying agroforestry techniques to mitigate future floods and droughts, which will contribute to smallholder famers’ livelihood resilience.
As an Agriculture and Environment Extension Agent, you will collaborate with community members to boost local food and nutrition security through sustainable agriculture. Alongside your colleagues, you will apply agroforestry techniques to improve flood control, natural resource management, and the soil’s health and stability.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in agriculture or forestry and a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field.
A bachelor’s degree is mandatory for all candidates as a requirement for a Zambian work permit.