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Serve where you’re needed mostSustainable Agribusiness Advisor
Agriculture
Job highlights
- Protect the Dja Faunal Reserve from environmental degradation.
- Strengthen French language skills through daily discussions with cacao farmers.
- Be the first Volunteer to collaborate with this partner in over ten years.
Cameroon • Africa
In partnership with: World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
January 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 9, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Want to identify eco-friendly solutions while conserving a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Farmers in Cameroon want to work with you!
In 2020, World Wildlife Fund launched a responsible cacao program in Cameroon to support smallholder cacao farmers with increasing their production. However, this poses a serious risk of environmental degradation to the neighboring Dja Faunal Reserve due to the misuse of chemical pesticides and uncontrolled deforestation for new plantations. The cacao program has proven popular with farmers, but more technical support is still needed.
As Sustainable Agribusiness Advisor, you will collaborate with a field technician in the biological monitoring of forest products through mapping and tracking. You will also strengthen the capacity of local cacao farmers.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Cameroon project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism, Ecology, Agriculture, Rural Development, or Environmental Science
OR
• 3 or more years of work experience related to agro-tourism program planning and implementation
OR
• Skills in the application of modern Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other related mapping technology
OR
• International work experience or relevant work experience in intercultural, low-resource environments
Language: French
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Cameroon
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Train cacao farmers on integrated pest management and organic farming techniques.
Strengthen local capacities in client relationship management and post-harvest cocoa practices.
Develop practical illustrated training manuals.
Conduct biomonitoring of wildlife behind forest clearing.
Develop non-timber forest production value chain.
Provide a final report that highlights lessons learned and recommendations.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens.
Housing will be in a rural community in the southern region of Cameroon. The Volunteer will live within walking distance to the office.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Cameroon country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Cameroon
Rebeca C.
High School Teacher
"Agriculture is a big part of life in my village, and getting involved in it has been incredibly rewarding. No matter how much effort I put into lesson plans or projects, being out there working alongside the community speaks volumes."
See full Volunteer profile
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with a field technician and farmers to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Cameroon will equip you with French language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner. Cross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed. Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Cameroon, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Cameroon. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
