Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Essential Duties
• Takes lead in the implementation of the CWS Climate Change and Adaptation & Resilience Project in Kitui County
• Expert training of Lead farmers as well as community members on climate change, climate resilient agriculture, early warning systems and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
• Linkage meetings between the community, the Kenya meteorological department and the ministry of agriculture to undertake climate smart agriculture and use of indigenous knowledge and sharing of the developed advisories.
• Train farmers for use of technology to get weather information smart agricultural practices including crisis digital transformation for Climate-Related Preparedness in the event of natural disasters due to climate change and weather unpredictability.
• Train young farmers on modern climate smart poultry and bee keeping; business management, inclusion of technology in agriculture production including marketing
• Create linkage with private sectors in the poultry value chain for access of services and markets while working closely with local animal health assistants for continuous extension services
• Coordinate trainings on poultry husbandry practices which will include housing, feeding, vaccination and marketing.
• Training communities on appropriate conservation agriculture technologies
• Manage the establishment of kitchen gardens for improved food security and nutrition.
• Train the target groups on financial literacy and review VSLA record keeping from time to time
• Undertake FMNR participatory sensitization and training meetings at group level (with MOA and forestry department).
• Train and support establishment of tree nurseries in the established water structure. This will in turn support restoration of Degraded lands.
• Train and promote of energy saving stoves - at household level
• Identify and train community resource persons (CORPs) on Soil & water conservation and equip them with terracing kits/levels.
• Strengthening key institutions involved in catchment management, strengthening the multi-stakeholder approach in solving water-related challenges in different catchment areas. Support to establishment of appropriate institutional structures and capacity building, such as County Government Departments
• Building Water Resilient Communities: Improving community knowledge in application of IWRM strategies,
• Provide regular project updates to the coordinator.
• Adapt and use training materials and ensure existing training materials are up to date.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly project reports both quantitative and qualitative, aspects of the project.
• Maintain up to date project documents/file
• Other duties as assigned by the coordinator.

Education
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental studies, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Agricultural Related courses with two years’ experience or Diploma in the relevant field with five years of paid work experience.

Experience
• Two to Five years of experience is required.
• One (1) year of direct supervisory experience is required
• Experience writing reports and proposals are required.
• Previous experience conducting community trainings or presentations preferred
• Previous reporting and monitoring and evaluation experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills
• Thorough knowledge of the Natural Resource Management; Resilience and Community Development.
• Knowledge of National Climate Change Action Plan.
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Climate Change Adaptation; Disaster Risk Reduction or Resilience.

Abilities
• The Project Officer – Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience must have the ability to:
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Follow instructions with a positive and receptive attitude;
• Deal effectively and courteously with collaborators, government agencies, and members of the general public;
• Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of CWS Africa;
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail;
• Carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Take initiative in the development and completion of projects within the specified timeframe;
• Maintain strict confidentiality with CWS and operational information;
• Manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities;
• Work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation.
• Effectively manage CWS resources; and


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Church World Service on workforcenow.adp.com to apply


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