Kirkuk University Journal for Agricultural Sciences (KUJAS)

The Importance of Job Descriptions for Agricultural Extension Workers in the Agricultural Extension Organization

https://doi.org/10.58928/ku24.15416
Volume 15, Issue 4 - Issue Serial Number 4
Autumn 2024
Page 134-139
Kirkuk University Journal for Agricultural Sciences (KUJAS)

Document Type : Review Paper

Authors

Mustafa Muhammad Al-jubouri 1
Sahab Aid Yosif Al Ajili 2

1 Baghdad university

2 Tikrit University - College of Agriculture - Agricultural Economics and Extension

Abstract
The extension agency is considered one of the most important agricultural development agencies that play a major role in bringing about agricultural development due to its role in transferring agricultural knowledge and technology to farmers and helping them apply it. It is also considered one of the most successful tools for upgrading workers in the agricultural sector with the aim of helping them improve and reduce agricultural production costs, which leads to increased The income of farmers and the improvement of their living conditions. Agricultural extension workers are considered the most important pillars and pillars of extension work because they carry out many, many extension roles and tasks. Unless they have a high level of qualification and the ability to perform their required tasks and roles, the budgets, material and human capabilities, and agricultural extension programs will be insignificant. The success of agricultural extension workers in performing their roles is determined by the extent of their qualifications and personal and functional competence. Therefore, job descriptions are considered the most important function of human resources in the agricultural extension organization, as the nature of each job in the extension organization cannot be understood except by preparing job descriptions for workers in the extension organization. Thus, the job description helps determine the scientific, psychological, physiological, and social qualifications of the job holder, as well as the most important duties, tasks, responsibilities, powers, relationships, and working conditions required by the extension job required for the occupant to be able to perform it to the fullest extent. The job description can contribute to adding information, knowledge, and facts about The nature of the main elements and requirements on which the extension work management is based to achieve the extension goals that the extension organization works to achieve within the organizational unit

Keywords

Job description
Agricultural Extension workers
Extension function
Agricultural Extension Organization
Human Resources
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