Community Mobilizer FMNR - CRIFSUP Project

Requirements

• Diploma in Forestry, Agroforestry and Natural Resource Management related field. Degree is an added advantage
  
• At least two years on job experience and specialties in Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management and with some experience in Agriculture.
  
• Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery
  
• Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities
  
• Speaks and understands local language and geography
  
• Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities Additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage.
  
• Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc.)
  
• Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage
  
• Must be a local resident of Chepareria sub county, West Pokot.
  

Project Implementations

• Train the selected groups and farmers on the various proposed activities.
  
• Conduct on site FMNR, Agro forestry and re-greening initiatives trainings in collaboration with the project officer and technical Ministry stakeholders.
  
• Organize and Support community/ Farmers Capacity building on alternative livelihood options that include climate smart approaches e.g. promoting green energy options, conservation agriculture, green house farming etc.
  
• Support development and actualization of field monitoring standard in the AP.
  
• Work closely with the project and AP team to implement appropriate project initiatives to promote sustainable environment conservation and enhance natural resiliency;
  
• Ensure that all FMNR, Agro-forestry and conservation initiatives within the project’s area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the project’s guidelines;
  
• Ensure timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all FMNR, Agro-forestry conservation farming methods and related project interventions.
  
• Support and carry out baseline survey and end of project evaluation.
  
• Engage with key stakeholders, Community, government, church and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of our FMNR and agro-forestry and conservation efforts
  
• Support integration of climate smart agriculture approaches and economic empowerment models such as VSLA
  
• Support strengthening community governance systems on environment and climate change
  
• Support capacity building initiatives in the project to special interest groups eg children, women and people with special needs
  

Reporting and Documentations

• Together with partners develop monitoring tools and collect the monitoring data.
  
• Compile and file all the necessary, activity reports, weekly plans, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Project Manager/ AP Manager;