Job Description: Hilans Fres – Extension Team Coordinator

Location: Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province
Position: Full-Time

We are seeking a well-rounded professional with a strong technical and leadership background in agriculture or horticulture extension work. This is a senior role involving mentoring, training, and developing a young team of five graduate extension officers while supporting local farmers to improve agricultural practices and outcomes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping both team capability and farmer outcomes, and will report directly to the Business Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can transfer knowledge effectively, provide technical guidance with confidence, and drive performance across the team and farming network. This position is not suitable for recent graduates and requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership and technical mentorship to the extension team, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Deliver practical, commercially focused training to both staff and local farmers on good agricultural and horticultural practices.
• Design, implement, and report on weekly, monthly, and annual extension programs.
• Provide expert technical advice on production and post-harvest practices to improve crop yields and quality.
• Ensure that extension activities align with supply timelines and meet defined quality standards.
• Develop strong relationships with local farmers, supporting them with hands-on guidance and solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of extension programs and provide regular feedback for improvement.

Key Requirements:

• A formal tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a similar agricultural extension or advisory role.
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior staff through mentorship and coaching.
• Strong technical knowledge of crop production systems, post-harvest handling, and sustainable farming practices.
• Demonstrated success in working directly with farmers in a practical, outcome-focused manner.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Melpa or other local languages is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• A team-oriented leader who leads by example and is committed to building capacity within the team.

If you wish to apply for the above position, please send your application including a covering letter, CV and relevant supporting documents to:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
TININGA LIMITED
P. O. BOX 587
MOUNT HAGEN
WESTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE

OR EMAIL TO: jobs@tininga.com.pg

ONLY SHORT- LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS

APPLICATIONS CLOSES ON 20TH JUNE, 2025