Food Security Educator in Togo

Job description

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a stipend and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.

About the project

Ready to make a lasting impact on nutrition and food security at the grassroots level? Togo invites you to support rural communities to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, new technologies, and improved access to nutritious foods.

Sixty-five percent of the working population in Togo relies on agriculture for a living. Smallholder farmers—many of them women lacking the appropriate agricultural training—face persistent challenges, including degraded soils, irregular rainfall, and limited access to essential resources such as improved seeds, fertilizers, financing, processing methods, storage technologies, and markets. This contributes to food and nutrition insecurity. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, nearly 50% of households have poor or limited food consumption, and 60% lack a diverse diet. To overcome these challenges, it is recommended that smallholder farmers are trained on improved management techniques and practices as new research and recommendations are released.

As a Food Security Educator, you will mentor the smallholder farmers, primarily the youth and women, on sustainable agricultural techniques that support household food security. You will additionally promote the cultivation, preparation, and preservation of nutrient‑rich foods for vulnerable families. Your collaborative efforts will make an impact on the quality and quantity of food available at the individual, household, and community level through agricultural and nutrition education activities.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Togo project page.