Tupande is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for dedicated, enthusiastic, and community-driven professionals to join its team as Youth Field Officers. This role is a full-time, field-based position with a one-year engagement starting in October 2025.
At Tupande, the vision is to empower communities through sustainable agricultural practices, youth empowerment initiatives, and innovative solutions that create lasting impact. The organization is firmly committed to building a future where young farmers are equipped with the tools, training, and resources they need to transform their lives, support their families, and strengthen local economies.
Youth Field Officers will be at the forefront of this mission. They will play a critical role in mobilizing, enrolling, training, and supporting youth farmers, ensuring that Tupande’s programs reach intended beneficiaries in the most effective way. This position provides a unique chance to directly engage with youth farmers, foster meaningful relationships, and support them in their journey toward agricultural and economic self-reliance.
This recruitment comes at a crucial time when Tupande is scaling its youth-focused programs. The organization is seeking highly motivated, resourceful, and passionate individuals who can help drive impact by working directly in the field with youth groups and communities across the selected zones.
The role is particularly suited to candidates who enjoy fieldwork, are comfortable using digital tools, and possess excellent communication and mobilization skills. Successful candidates will not only act as a bridge between Tupande and youth farmers but will also serve as role models and change agents in their respective communities.
If you are passionate about youth empowerment, have strong interpersonal skills, and are eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity may be the right fit for you.
Position: Youth Field Officer
Employment Type
Full-time, field-based, one-year contract
Start Date
October 2025
Application Deadline
8th September 2025 (midnight)
Job Purpose
The Youth Field Officer will be responsible for leading field activities that directly support youth farmers in Tupande’s selected operational zones. This includes mobilization, enrollment, training, and ongoing support of youth farmers. The role requires an individual who can build trust, demonstrate leadership, and effectively engage with youth while also driving the adoption of Tupande products and services.
The Youth Field Officer serves as a critical link between the organization and the community, ensuring that Tupande’s mission and programs are implemented successfully at the grassroots level.
Key Responsibilities
1. Youth Mobilization and Engagement
- Actively mobilize young people within the designated zones to join Tupande programs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with youth groups, local leaders, and community influencers.
- Organize and facilitate community meetings, sensitization events, and information sessions to attract and engage youth farmers.
- Identify and nurture youth champions who can further promote Tupande’s initiatives within their networks.
2. Enrollment of Youth Farmers
- Recruit youth farmers into Tupande’s programs through a structured enrollment process.
- Conduct enrollment activities in a professional and transparent manner while ensuring inclusivity and fairness.
- Capture accurate farmer data using digital tools such as tablets and smartphones.
- Maintain updated enrollment records and reports for submission to the central team.
3. Training and Capacity Building
- Deliver structured training sessions to youth farmers, covering Tupande’s agricultural practices, products, and services.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and practical demonstrations that encourage adoption of improved farming methods.
- Use participatory training approaches that resonate with young people and foster active learning.
- Ensure training content is effectively communicated in the local language for maximum understanding and impact.
4. Field Support and Farmer Follow-Up
- Provide regular support and guidance to enrolled youth farmers throughout the program lifecycle.
- Monitor the progress of youth farmers in adopting Tupande practices and products.
- Conduct routine field visits to ensure that farmers are implementing the techniques taught during training.
- Collect feedback from farmers and communicate emerging issues or challenges to the central Tupande team.
5. Sales and Promotion of Tupande Products
- Actively recruit and sell Tupande products to youth farmers.
- Demonstrate product benefits and provide accurate information to support adoption.
- Meet or exceed set sales targets through effective field marketing strategies.
- Report sales activities and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Data Collection and Reporting
- Utilize digital platforms to collect and update data on enrollment, training, farmer adoption, and sales activities.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports detailing progress, challenges, and success stories.
- Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with Tupande’s policies.
7. Community Representation
- Represent Tupande in local forums, youth gatherings, and community events.
- Uphold the organization’s values and act as an ambassador for Tupande in all engagements.
- Foster positive relationships with community stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, and youth-serving organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Certificate.
- Proven experience in field sales.
- Strong interpersonal communication and engagement skills.
- Proficiency in using digital tools such as tablets and smartphones.
- Fluency in the local language of the designated zone.
- Residency within Tupande’s selected operational zones.
Desired Attributes
While the minimum qualifications provide a baseline, candidates who demonstrate the following attributes will thrive in this role:
- Passion for working with youth and supporting their personal and professional development.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different community dynamics and cultural contexts.
- Confidence in public speaking and facilitating group discussions.
- Initiative and self-motivation to meet targets with minimal supervision.
- Reliability, integrity, and accountability in both professional and community interactions.
- A positive and approachable attitude that encourages participation and trust among youth farmers.
Work Environment
This position is strictly field-based. Youth Field Officers will spend the majority of their time in rural and peri-urban communities engaging with youth farmers. The role requires regular travel within the assigned zone and occasional travel for training and coordination meetings.
Candidates should be prepared for field conditions, including working outdoors for extended periods, traveling on rough terrain, and conducting meetings in informal community settings. Flexibility and resilience will be essential in successfully carrying out the responsibilities of this role.
Performance Expectations
Youth Field Officers will be assessed against the following performance indicators:
- Number of youth farmers mobilized and enrolled.
- Effectiveness and reach of training sessions delivered.
- Level of adoption of Tupande practices and products by youth farmers.
- Sales volumes achieved against targets.
- Timeliness and accuracy of reports submitted.
- Quality of relationships built with community stakeholders and youth groups.
- Adherence to Tupande’s values, policies, and professional standards.
Career Growth and Professional Development
Although this is a one-year engagement, Tupande values professional growth and learning for its staff. Youth Field Officers will benefit from:
- Structured induction and training sessions prior to field deployment.
- Continuous mentorship and coaching from experienced Tupande staff.
- Opportunities to build skills in youth mobilization, training facilitation, digital reporting, and sales.
- Exposure to innovative agricultural practices and community development models.
- Networking with other field staff, community stakeholders, and development partners.
This experience can serve as a solid foundation for future roles in community development, agribusiness, youth empowerment, and related fields.
Equal Opportunity
Tupande is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, or background, are encouraged to apply. Special emphasis is placed on recruiting candidates who reside within the operational zones and who speak the local language fluently.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by midnight on 8th September 2025.
