Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Summary Of Position
The Field Extensionist will support the coordination and implementation of the project activities based in Kenya. This includes support to smallholder farmers to adopt carbon reduction & agroforestry practices and pilot efficient, cost-effective, and innovative community-led deployment approaches that facilitate enhanced tree/soil carbon sequestration. Activities will entail capacity-building sessions and establishing demonstrations on a number of carbon farming initiatives in selected coffee-growing counties in Kenya.

The position reports to the Climate Change and NRM officer and will be based in the region of operation within Kenya.

Summary of Tasks
• Mobilization, Facilitation, and Collaboration
• Mobilize, recruit, onboard, conduct in-field training, and supervision of farmers, farmer groups, and lead farmers, aimed at efficiently and effectively achieving set project targets.
• Foster mutually beneficial partnerships and collaboration with relevant County government departments, implementing partners, and other like-minded actors in the target areas of operation.
• Work closely with the MEAL team in the periodic monitoring and data management actions including routine data collection and consequent updating of the project database.
• Work closely with the Communications Officer to implement the relevant project communication plan. This includes tailoring/curating compelling content for various audiences - success stories, key messaging, social media graphics, articles, reports, and thought leadership articles to showcase /promote Solidaridad’s work and impact.
• Conduct regular farmer visits and follow-ups to deepen skills and knowledge adoption and practice for better project outcomes.
• Prepare and implement agreed activity-based plans, and budgets and submit periodic/ contractual progress reports to the CC&NRM officer.

Capacity Enhancement
• Train lead farmers and groups on; better agronomic practices, climate-smart practices, Carbon farming, Governance and group leadership dynamics, Village Savings and Loan opportunities, deploy measures to specifically increase the uptake of tree nursery establishment and agroforestry practices among the coffee farmers, foster registration of coffee agroforestry farmers.
• Carry out regular action learning farmer visits and follow-ups to track and enhance the adoption of implemented practices for better project results.
• Liaise with the Gender lead to facilitate and conduct related gender training

Qualifications Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in agronomy, agricultural extension, climate-smart farming technologies or any other relevant academic qualification.
• 3 years of demonstrable experience working with smallholder farmers in either capacity development, climate-smart agro-extension services provision, and or agri-business support.
• Experience in training at the field/community level and excellent reporting skills.
• Good English and Kiswahili, oral and written.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Good communication skills

Essential Requirements:
• Able to identify and document strong, interesting stories/case studies.
• Skills in the documentation of projects’ best practices and learned lessons are an advantage.
• Working knowledge of social media and online communications (including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn).
• Passion and interest in rural development.
• Flexible, willing to grow professionally and learn new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse team members.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills within the role.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
How to apply
• Submission Details:
• Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their one-page cover letter (including salary expectations and availability) and CVs to:
• Email: hr.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org 
• Subject: “Project Officer (Agroforestry Technician)-Kenya)”


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