Food Security Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Togo • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
About The Project
Ready to make a lasting impact on nutrition and food security at the grassroots level? Togo invites you to support rural communities to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, new technologies, and improved access to nutritious foods.
Sixty-five percent of the working population in Togo relies on agriculture for a living. Smallholder farmers—many of them women lacking the appropriate agricultural training—face persistent challenges, including degraded soils, irregular rainfall, and limited access to essential resources such as improved seeds, fertilizers, financing, processing methods, storage technologies, and markets. This contributes to food and nutrition insecurity. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, nearly 50% of households have poor or limited food consumption, and 60% lack a diverse diet. To overcome these challenges, it is recommended that smallholder farmers are trained on improved management techniques and practices as new research and recommendations are released.
As a Food Security Educator, you will mentor the smallholder farmers, primarily the youth and women, on sustainable agricultural techniques that support household food security. You will additionally promote the cultivation, preparation, and preservation of nutrient‑rich foods for vulnerable families. Your collaborative efforts will make an impact on the quality and quantity of food available at the individual, household, and community level through agricultural and nutrition education activities.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Identify food production assets and needs.
Assess potential collaboration opportunities with women’s groups, schools, youth clubs and smallholder farmers.
Initiate or revitalize food security and nutrition groups, strengthening their organizational capacity.
Provide training on sustainable gardening techniques with high-value, nutrient-dense produce.
Coach groups and individuals to establish small-scale fruit tree orchards.
Introduce food processing and storage techniques to boost value and reduce waste.
Facilitate educational talks and cooking demonstrations that promote a balanced diet using local ingredients.
Promote sustainable water‑collection practices to ensure reliable access for gardening and hygiene.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as facilitating school English clubs or environmental activities.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and 4 years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 25, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Ready to make a lasting impact on nutrition and food security at the grassroots level? Togo invites you to support rural communities to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, new technologies, and improved access to nutritious foods.
Sixty-five percent of the working population in Togo relies on agriculture for a living. Smallholder farmers—many of them women lacking the appropriate agricultural training—face persistent challenges, including degraded soils, irregular rainfall, and limited access to essential resources such as improved seeds, fertilizers, financing, processing methods, storage technologies, and markets. This contributes to food and nutrition insecurity. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, nearly 50% of households have poor or limited food consumption, and 60% lack a diverse diet. To overcome these challenges, it is recommended that smallholder farmers are trained on improved management techniques and practices as new research and recommendations are released.
As a Food Security Educator, you will mentor the smallholder farmers, primarily the youth and women, on sustainable agricultural techniques that support household food security. You will additionally promote the cultivation, preparation, and preservation of nutrient‑rich foods for vulnerable families. Your collaborative efforts will make an impact on the quality and quantity of food available at the individual, household, and community level through agricultural and nutrition education activities.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Identify food production assets and needs.
Assess potential collaboration opportunities with women’s groups, schools, youth clubs and smallholder farmers.
Initiate or revitalize food security and nutrition groups, strengthening their organizational capacity.
Provide training on sustainable gardening techniques with high-value, nutrient-dense produce.
Coach groups and individuals to establish small-scale fruit tree orchards.
Introduce food processing and storage techniques to boost value and reduce waste.
Facilitate educational talks and cooking demonstrations that promote a balanced diet using local ingredients.
Promote sustainable water‑collection practices to ensure reliable access for gardening and hygiene.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as facilitating school English clubs or environmental activities.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and 4 years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 25, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training