Extension Officer- Nyandarua

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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement’s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets at household level.
Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

 

Facilitate orientation and sensitization meetings with the community.

 

Assist in planning and facilitation of various training in consultation with program staff.

 

Assist in Providing technical support on sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, climate-smart practices, and natural resource management.

 

Identify and nurture viable nature-based enterprise opportunities within the communities.

 

Build capacity of groups in entrepreneurship, business planning, and financial literacy.

 

Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.

 

Facilitate meetings for consultants and program staff with partners and community.

 

Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation

 

To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area

 

Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.

 

Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.

 

Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.

 

Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.

 

Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups

 

Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions

 

Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards

 

Source and compile training materials for users.

 

Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donor’s visits and meetings.

 

Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required.

 

Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time.

 

Give necessary support in the implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.

 

Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.

 

Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders

 

Carry out other works as assigned by the organization

 

Skills and Qualifications

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Community Development, Management or related field.

 

raining on entrepreneurship, business development or marketing is desirable

 

At least 2 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs.

 

Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage.

 

Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery.

 

Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities.

 

Must be a resident of or have strong work experience in the target county.

 

Good organization, and interpersonal skills.

 

Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage.

 

Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)

 

Excellent computer Skills

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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