Employment
We are always looking for qualified, motivated people to join our organization. Please see individual job postings for application instructions.
Overview:Development in Gardening (DIG) is looking for a qualified intern to assist in implementing and growing DIG’s program in East Africa. Opportunities for this individual to help develop facility demonstration gardens, train community members in organic agriculture and improved nutrition, and extend and evaluate DIG’s shared resource program with partner organizations in East Africa will take place over 6-9 consecutive months. For a period of time the individual will work with and be trained by DIG’s Program Coordinator in Kenya. After becoming proficient in the DIG model, he/she will be tasked with sharing DIG’s written resources with partner organizations in East Africa. Other duties will include assisting with communication, program evaluation, as well as assisting DIG’s Program Coordinator in Kenya where necessary.
Responsibilities:
If interested, please email a current CV and a letter of interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line “Internship Kenya”. We look forward to hearing from you.
Overview: Development in Gardening (DIG) is looking for a qualified Project Coordinator to help lead and implement a community gardening and nutrition project in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The garden will be implemented at a military hospital serving military and civilians affected with HIV/AIDS. The Project Coordinator will be trained under DIG’s Projects Manager and will be primarily responsible for the Ouagadougou initiative.
Responsibilities:
If interested, please email a current CV and a letter of intent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line “ProjectCoordinator-Burkina Faso”. We look forward to hearing from you.
Community Agriculture/Health Internship
Kenya and Uganda
Overview:Development in Gardening (DIG) is looking for a qualified intern to assist in implementing and growing DIG’s program in East Africa. Opportunities for this individual to help develop facility demonstration gardens, train community members in organic agriculture and improved nutrition, and extend and evaluate DIG’s shared resource program with partner organizations in East Africa will take place over 6-9 consecutive months. For a period of time the individual will work with and be trained by DIG’s Program Coordinator in Kenya. After becoming proficient in the DIG model, he/she will be tasked with sharing DIG’s written resources with partner organizations in East Africa. Other duties will include assisting with communication, program evaluation, as well as assisting DIG’s Program Coordinator in Kenya where necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and work with DIG Program Coordinator at our site in Lwala, Kenya
- Assist with community agriculture training and garden planning, construction, and maintenance
- Coordinate with several other partner organizations in the region and facilitate meetings, trainings and garden implementation
- Monitor and evaluate partner organizations’ successes/failures and constructive feedback using DIG written resources and established agriculture programs
- Practical agriculture experience, organic agriculture preferred
- Experience in project coordination
- Familiarity with methods, tools and techniques in participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Team player and ability to work productively with other organizations
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment
- Flexible, adaptable, eager to learn and teach, tolerant of heat and uncomfortable situations, willing to physically work the land alongside participants, and evoke a passion for grassroots development
- Willing to be based in Rural Kenya with frequent travel to other sites in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
If interested, please email a current CV and a letter of interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line “Internship Kenya”. We look forward to hearing from you.
Project Coordinator
Burkina Faso
Overview: Development in Gardening (DIG) is looking for a qualified Project Coordinator to help lead and implement a community gardening and nutrition project in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The garden will be implemented at a military hospital serving military and civilians affected with HIV/AIDS. The Project Coordinator will be trained under DIG’s Projects Manager and will be primarily responsible for the Ouagadougou initiative.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the DIG Projects Manager to develop a one-year plan for project implementation and evaluation according to the designated objectives and indicators
- Work with the DIG Projects Manager to identify staffing needs and recruit and hire appropriate local staff
- Oversee development of a large demonstration site for organically-grown vegetables and grains and sustainable agriculture practices
- Organize and facilitate training programs in organic farming and gardening methods,water conservation, nutrition and healthy cooking, community group organization, business and marketing, and other relevant topics
- Provide ongoing technical support and oversight of all aspects of the project
- Develop and implement a program of monitoring and evaluation to ensure that project goals are being met
- Manage the project budget and provide monthly budget and expense reports
- Communicate regularly with the DIG head office, including providing monthly project progress reports
- Network with other organizations in the area with projects in similar fields to coordinate activities and learn from each other’s experiences
- A degree in sustainable agriculture or the equivalent in practical field experience
- Minimum two years of field experience working in organic agriculture and community development
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French & English; knowledge of local Burkinabe languages a plus
- Experience in project coordination and organization in urban areas
- Familiarity with methods, tools and techniques in participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation
- Team player and ability to work productively with teams
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment
- Organized, flexible, adaptable, eager to learn and teach, tolerant of heat and uncomfortable situations, willing to participate in hands-on gardening activities and passionate about grassroots development
If interested, please email a current CV and a letter of intent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line “ProjectCoordinator-Burkina Faso”. We look forward to hearing from you.
