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Description
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have basic understanding of environmental restoration practices and participatory community development approach. Moreover, we also expect the following.
Required
Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Environmental Science, Community Development, or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree holder should have at least 3 years, and a Diploma holder at least 5 years of practical field experience in the mobilization of communities and implementation of projects within a local or international non-governmental organization (INGO).
Experience in the mobilization of communities for participatory activities
Experience in the implementation of ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and natural resource management projects using the labor-intensive approach
Experience in managing the workforce and community members
Fluent in written and spoken English
Community Mobilization and Engagement
Act as the primary liaison between URRI and community stakeholders, ensuring open communication and fostering trust.
Mobilize refugees and host communities to actively participate in environmental restoration activities, such as tree planting, and soil conservation, while applying principles of Resilience Designs.
Environmental Awareness and Capacity Building
Develop and deliver educational materials and training sessions on ecosystem restoration, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable resource use.
Promote environmentally friendly practices among communities, such as recycling, composting, and water conservation.
Identify and mentor community-based environmental champions to lead localized conservation efforts.
Project Implementation Support
Assist the Environment Engineering Coordinator in planning and executing restoration activities, including tree planting, woodlot establishment, and soil erosion control.
Liaise and work together with Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) partners during community sensitization meetings, group formation, and execution/supervision of activities.
Support data collection and documentation during environmental assessments and project monitoring.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, government agencies, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other stakeholders to strengthen project implementation.
Work collaboratively with URRI partner staff to identify synergies and enhance the impact of environmental initiatives.
Represent URRI in local forums and events related to environmental conservation.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of community-based environmental activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Collect and report data on project outcomes, community participation, and feedback.
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