Local Agroforestry Volunteer in Senegal

About the role

This six‑month volunteer mandate supports the Senegalese association Nébéday in introducing sustainable agroforestry practices that integrate livestock, aiming to improve soil fertility and crop yields in the northern Sahel.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and document agricultural trials with maralfalfa and turnip.
• Track the use of biopesticides and biofertilizers by women in the villages of Niary and Fanaye.
• Contribute to discussions on enhancing the agroforestry‑livestock system in Niary and Fanaye.
• Support Nébéday’s technical agroforestry facilitators in Richard‑Toll.
• Participate in community activities organized by Nébéday.
• Conduct surveys with local women to evaluate the SAF(E) model when needed.

Required profile

• University degree in agroforestry or a related field.
• Understanding of Sahelian agrosylvopastoral issues.
• Knowledge of biopesticides and biofertilizers (preferred).
• Familiarity with the rural context of Senegal (preferred).
• Ability to adapt to hot climates and work both independently and in a team.
• Strong intercultural communication and organizational initiative.

Required skills

• Agroforestry
• Biopesticides
• Biofertilizers

What we offer

• Pre‑mandate training.
• Professional and personal support throughout the volunteer period.
• Round‑trip transport between home and Richard‑Toll.
• Insurance coverage.
• Monthly subsistence allowance.