Agriculture and Livestock Specialist | Santos Foundation

The Santos Foundation is hiring an Agriculture and Livestock Specialist for a 22-month fixed-term role based in Pimaga, Southern Highlands Province. The successful applicant will deliver practical, field-based training under the Kutubu Agriculture and Livelihoods (KAL) Project in partnership with the Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP).

About the Santos Foundation

The Santos Foundation plays a key role in supporting community welfare and sustainable development. This role underlines their commitment to empowering local farmers and improving agricultural practices in remote communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver approximately 3 hands-on group training sessions monthly on food crops, soils, composting, and basic agronomy, using schools, Pimaga VET, and community demonstration sites.
• Provide ongoing extension support through regular household and farmer-group field visits.
• Support household life-skills training, including nutrition, dietary diversity, safe food preparation, WASH/hygiene, and basic financial literacy.
• Deliver basic pig and poultry husbandry training, subject to start-up consultations (livestock stream).
• Maintain field records and contribute to Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning (MERLA) activities.
• Promote safeguarding and inclusive participation (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion – GEDSI) across all activities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy, or related fields, or a relevant trade/vocational qualification with strong field experience.
• 3 to 5+ years’ practical experience in extension, farmer training, or on-farm technical support, preferably in remote or developing country contexts.
• Ability to deliver participatory, community-based training for diverse groups including women, youth, and people with low literacy.
• Valid Papua New Guinea driver’s licence.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This is a unique chance to impact rural food security and livelihoods directly through hands-on training and support. You will work in an inspiring environment while helping empower local farmers to sustainably improve their practices and community well-being.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and relevant certificates or references by email to Placements (PNG) Ltd at recruitment@placementspng.com.pg.

For inquiries, call 321-3600, 321-3620, 7031-4168, or 7031-4169.

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Important Notes

• Applications close on Monday, 18 May 2026 – plan ahead to avoid last-minute submissions.
• Required documents: resume, cover letter, certificates, and references.
• Holding a valid PNG driver’s licence is essential for this role.