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Job Title: Climate-Smart Farmer Engagement Officer
Team: Resilient and Climate Neutral Regions; Ireland DD Team
Contract: Fixed term 12 months, with possibility for extension
Level: Intermediate
Salary: Competitive for Not-for-Profit Organisation
Location: Ireland
At Climate-KIC, we are committed to building a diverse and representative team and an inclusive workplace that values different life experiences and perspectives, and we encourage personal development, learning, and growth.
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Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is Europe’s foremost climate innovation initiative, entrusted by the European Commission to catalyse transformation through innovation. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with circa 160 people distributed all over the EU, Climate-KIC leads and orchestrates innovation with a community of more than 400. Together we conduct activities in 39 countries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, as a member of the Resilient and Climate Neutral Regions Cluster, you will support the development of Climate-KICs ‘Green Horizons Network’, which has the ambition to empower farmers in transition towards climate resilience. You will also contribute to the implementation of the Deep Demonstration in Ireland, focusing on our Dairy Flagship.
Key Responsibilities
* Support project management and coordination of the dairy flagship of the Ireland Land Agri-Food Deep Demonstration, including:
* Maintaining and updating the workplan and assure connection to the portfolio of projects within the Ireland Deep Demonstration
* Engagement of farmers, cooperatives & community groups
* Engagement with key partners and service providers both in Ireland and internationally.
* Facilitate workshops about on-farm sustainability
* Analyze data & develop methodologies to help farmer advisors work with the sustainable dairy Framework
* Supporting communications internally and externally; including the development of communications materials and delivering on communication strategy
* Facilitating project meetings and maintaining accurate records of decisions etc.
* Support Flagship insights and learning
* In your role in the Green Horizons network you will:
* Support the knowledge exchange among farmers and agricultural experts in Europe
* Co-organise and facilitate events, webinars, and farm-specific working groups.
* Support in the development of (online access) tools and methods that enhance productivity and sustainability.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you will be an active team player with a can-do attitude and have strong self-management capabilities to achieve final, high-quality, impactful results. You will be a self-motivated doer and actively contribute to building a community of climate-resilient farmers.
Experience and knowledge requirements
* An understanding of food systems and sustainability challenges; especially related to the role of primary producers and as they pertain to the Irish context.
* Good knowledge of the European agri-food, bioeconomy, and soil policy context.
* Academic background ideally in the field of Agriculture, Climate, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Soil Science, or Environmental Engineering;
* A recognised qualification and/or demonstrable skills in participatory approaches, farmer engagement, and strong experience with the Irish dairy sector.
Experience
* 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in farmer engagement/advice.
Skills
* Fluent in English and have strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good experience with collaborative IT applications (we use Office365 and Microsoft Teams, as well as Miro, Zoom, Mentimeter etc.)
* Excellent at leading effective meetings
* Proven track record in stakeholder engagement
Qualities, Personal Style, and Approach
* Curious with a learning mindset
* Accountable, pro-active with a drive for problem-solving and capable to make connections between initiatives
* Resilient to uncertainty in an evolving internal and external landscape, respond dynamically to change
* Completer/finisher
* Bring gravitas that helps build trust
Location
Candidates must have the right to work in the EU prior to applying for the position. The successful candidate needs to be based in Ireland, preferably South East Region, we support full remote or hybrid forms of working and offer a high degree of flexibility.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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