Career opportunity

We Are Mayreau Inc.

Climate-Smart Agriculture Coordinator (Union Island)

Position Title: Climate-Smart Agriculture Coordinator (CSAC)

Duty Station: Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (field-based)

Engaged By: We Are Mayreau Inc. (WAM), Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Reports To: WAM's TREBAI Programme Coordinator and Winifred Harvey (Union Island farming lead)

Application Deadline: 31st July 2026

Contract Type: Consultancy

Duration: 2 Years, 6 Months (30 months) -1 September 2026 to 28 February 2029

Time Commitment: Full-time- Flexible, community-based, field role- guided by 40 hrs/week

Remuneration: EC$1,495.00 per month

Funding Agency: CLEAR Caribbean, through funding from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) EbA Facility, co-financed by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection, through KfW

Eligibility: Youth post- open to applicants aged 18 to 35 years

BACKGROUND

Union Island is still recovering from the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in 2024, and faces an urgent need to restore degraded agricultural land, replant food trees, and build climate-resilient food systems. We Are Mayreau (WAM) is seeking a Climate-Smart Agriculture Coordinator (CSAC) to lead delivery of the TREBAI climate-smart farming programme on Union Island during this critical period of post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience building. This is a youth post, reserved for applicants between 18 and 35 years of age, reflecting the project's commitment to building youth leadership in climate resilience and agriculture.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The CSAC will serve as the primary technical lead and community liaison for all TREBAI farming activities on Union Island — working directly with enrolled farmers, local schools, community groups, and the WAM programme team to deliver climate-smart agricultural practices, restore storm-damaged land, and build lasting community resilience.

SCOPE OF WORK

1  Farmer Support & Technical Mentoring

• Conduct initial farm assessments for all enrolled TREBAI farmers, establishing a clear baseline for each farm.
• Provide regular on-farm technical support — a minimum of two visits per farmer per month — covering composting, mulching, soil health management, companion planting, agroforestry, water harvesting, and irrigation.
• Guide farmers in the use and maintenance of TREBAI-supplied equipment, including water storage tanks, irrigation systems, and solar-powered pumps.
• Support farmers to maintain their TREBAI Farm Diaries.
• Identify and flag individual farmer needs, challenges, and support gaps to the WAM Programme Coordinator.
• Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among programme farmers.

2  Primary School Farming Programme

• Establish a demonstration garden or farm plot in at least one primary school on Union Island — including Stephanie Browne Primary School and Mary Hutchinson Primary School — in collaboration with WAM and CLEAR Caribbean.
• Deliver a minimum of 12 practical sessions per school per year on soil health, composting, planting, harvesting, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
• Engage teachers as co-facilitators to integrate farming into the school curriculum.
• Organise at least one annual school farming showcase or open day.
• Document school programme activities for TREBAI MEL purposes.

3  Community Engagement & Outreach

• Promote the TREBAI programme and climate-smart farming through meetings, social media, and local networks.
• Participate in community outreach events, stakeholder meetings, and public consultations as directed by WAM.
• Collaborate with community groups, faith organisations, schools, and local government.
• Act as a positive ambassador for We Are Mayreau Inc. and the TREBAI project.

4  Training, Capacity Building & Certification

• Attend all mandatory training sessions and capacity-building events organised by WAM, CLEAR Caribbean, or TREBAI partners.
• Work towards relevant agricultural or environmental qualifications, including CVQ/NVQ certification where applicable.
• Attend specialist training missions, including off-island farm visits or regional exchanges.
• Share new knowledge and skills with enrolled farmers promptly after training.

5  Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Submit a written Monthly Activity Report to WAM by the 10th of each month.
• Support WAM and CLEAR Caribbean in TREBAI MEL activities, including data collection and beneficiary surveys.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of farmer enrolment, assessment, diary, and training data.
• Attend quarterly progress review meetings with the WAM Programme Coordinator.

6  Post-Hurricane Beryl Land Restoration

• Assess and document storm-damaged agricultural land, food trees, and community farms as part of TREBAI baseline data collection.
• Prioritise replanting and restoration of food trees, fruit orchards, and community food forests damaged by Hurricane Beryl.
• Implement erosion control measures, including vetiver grass planting, terracing, and windbreaks.
• Facilitate connections between affected farmers and available relief and recovery funding.
• Collaborate with the SusGren initiative and other active Union Island partners to avoid duplication.
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  KEY DELIVERABLES / PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance will be assessed quarterly and annually against the following indicators:

• Farmer intake assessments completed for all enrolled farmers.
• Minimum 2 farm visits per enrolled farmer per month.
• Farm Diary completion rate ≥ 80% of enrolled farmers active.
• 12 Monthly Activity Reports submitted on time per year.
• 2 school farming programmes established by the end of Period 1 Year 2.
• Minimum 12 school farming sessions delivered per school per year.
• Minimum 2 community engagement activities per year.
• Attendance at all mandatory WAM / TREBAI training sessions.
• 4 quarterly progress reviews attended per year.
• Annual Work Plan submitted by 1 March each year.
• Weekly check-in meetings with the project team.
• Daily time logs submitted weekly.

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• This is a youth post: applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
• Strong local roots, community knowledge, and connections on Union Island.
• Demonstrated experience in farming, agriculture, or land restoration.
• Genuine commitment to climate resilience and community development.
• Minimum 5 CXC passes inclusive of Agriculture Science, English (A and/ B), Geography. Or Technical Vocational Qualifications in Agriculture and farming or related fields.
• Strong communication, inter-personal, time management and organisational skills.
• Comfortable engaging directly with farmers, teachers, students, and community groups.
• Reliable and organised, with the ability to maintain accurate records and submit timely reports.
• Willingness to attend training and pursue relevant agricultural certification (e.g. CVQ/NVQ).
• Sound understanding of, or willingness to uphold, safeguarding and child protection principles.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The CSAC reports to the WAM Programme Coordinator and will work in close collaboration with Winnifred Harvey, the designated Community Farming Leader for Union Island. The CSAC will attend a minimum of one coordination meeting with WAM per month and weekly check-ins with the project team.

DURATION & REMUNERATION

This assignment runs for 2 years and 6 months (30 months), from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2029, subject to satisfactory performance and continued availability of TREBAI funding. The Coordinator will receive a monthly remuneration of EC$1,495.00, paid on or before the 5th working day of each month, subject to submission of the previous month's Activity Report. Remuneration will be reviewed at the end of Year 1 and Year 2 in line with programme budget and performance.

FUNDING & IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

This position is funded by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and KfW, under a Sub-Grant Agreement between CLEAR Caribbean and We Are Mayreau Inc. (WAM). It forms part of the TREBAI project (Targeted Ridge-to-Reef Ecosystem-based Adaptation Interventions, Project Reference EbA5_015), implemented by We Are Mayreau Inc. in partnership with CLEAR Caribbean and the Richmond Vale Academy (RVA).

8. How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation, a CV or resume, and two professional references to info@wearemayreau.org. 

Please include "Application: CSAC-Union Island- We Are Mayreau" in the subject line.

Application Deadline: July 31st, 2026