Sustainable Agriculture Agent - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Senegal • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
People & HR
United States
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
About The Project
Farmers in Senegal are looking for ways to increase the productivity of field crops with new strategies and techniques, and you can lend a hand!
With well over a third of the population living below the poverty line, Senegal, like many of its regional neighbors, is affected by high rates of food insecurity and health vulnerability. Traditional agricultural practices, increasing temperatures, and coastal erosion are currently weakening the soil’s fertility and productivity. To address these challenges, local community growers work with smallholder family farmers to adopt improved crop cultivation technologies and practices. They also promote conservation agriculture, improved soil and water conservation, as well as improved post-harvest management. However, the local community growers require more help in building awareness and skills.
As a Sustainable Agriculture Agent, you will promote positive youth development and women’s economic stability. Alongside community members, you will share agricultural practices with youth clubs and women, giving them the tools to grow and manage gardens that yield diverse, nutritious foods for improved nutrition.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Develop partnerships with farmer associations, non-governmental organizations, and other local institutions.
Promote locally sustainable sources of improved seed varieties.
Facilitate youth clubs and agriculturally focused student groups.
Introduce food processing techniques to increase income and reduce food loss.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as establishing fruit tree orchards and facilitating English conversational clubs.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in agriculture and one or more of the following criteria:
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 22, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Farmers in Senegal are looking for ways to increase the productivity of field crops with new strategies and techniques, and you can lend a hand!
With well over a third of the population living below the poverty line, Senegal, like many of its regional neighbors, is affected by high rates of food insecurity and health vulnerability. Traditional agricultural practices, increasing temperatures, and coastal erosion are currently weakening the soil’s fertility and productivity. To address these challenges, local community growers work with smallholder family farmers to adopt improved crop cultivation technologies and practices. They also promote conservation agriculture, improved soil and water conservation, as well as improved post-harvest management. However, the local community growers require more help in building awareness and skills.
As a Sustainable Agriculture Agent, you will promote positive youth development and women’s economic stability. Alongside community members, you will share agricultural practices with youth clubs and women, giving them the tools to grow and manage gardens that yield diverse, nutritious foods for improved nutrition.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Develop partnerships with farmer associations, non-governmental organizations, and other local institutions.
Promote locally sustainable sources of improved seed varieties.
Facilitate youth clubs and agriculturally focused student groups.
Introduce food processing techniques to increase income and reduce food loss.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as establishing fruit tree orchards and facilitating English conversational clubs.
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
- 5 years' professional work experience
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 22, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training