Assistant Project Officer

Requirements

• Possession of an Undergraduate degree or Diploma from a recognized institution in the field of General Agriculture, Horticulture, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Forestry or any other related qualification.
  
• A minimum of one year of a demonstrated degree of achievement in agriculture, preferably in agroforestry and sustainable Agriculture is an added advantage.
  
• Experience in participatory training and facilitation.
  
• A valid motorcycle license with experience in riding both on and off road and a history of safe motorcycle operation.
  
• Fluency in spoken and written English, Swahili and preferably the local language (s)
  
• Ability to navigate smart phone applications used in data collection.
  
• Knowledge of Nature Based Solutions and Carbon credits project requirements (preferred)
  
• A strong belief in a positive culture, in alignment with our core values
  

• Undertake scouting and documentation of potential project areas for expansion, mobilize and recruit farmers for the Lake Victoria Watershed Agroforestry Carbon Project.
  
• Support stakeholder and farmer dialogue and consultative meetings with project farmers and organize farmers into groups.
  
• Provide relevant training and skills development to farmers on the Forest Garden Approach agroforestry model and as per TREES training framework.
  
• Provide Forest Garden extension services, field visits and coordinate the establishment of Forest Gardens.
  
• Undertake monthly data collection, participate in regular Field Area Measurements and M&E activities in accordance with the laid-out schedules to collect data for the project.
  
• Update and maintain farmer records through TREES Taroworks data collection App.
  
• Support and organize monthly Lead Farmer meetings and advise farmers on the best Forest Garden farming practices.
  
• Sensitize farmers on farmer carbon contracts requirements, administer farmer contracts, monitor and report on farmer carbon contract administration.
  
• Collaborate with the Project Officers to inform project reports and plans for all participating Farmer Groups that account for all Project activities, material acquisition and distribution, training events, monitoring & evaluation.
  
• Ensure timely data collection and report submission, including the Monthly Reporting Form (MRF) to the Project Officer on all project activities, as per TREES reporting requirements and deadlines.
  
• Assists with the development and/or translation of locally appropriate training materials.
  
• Provide information and accomplish additional tasks in a timely manner as requested by the Project Officer, Program Manager or the Director of Field Programs.