Overview
The
position aims to enable effective implementation of integrated restoration
livelihood and carbon projects in Kenya. The job holder will support in
undertaking action research, setting up demonstration, managing rural resource
centers; training lead farmers on agroforestry and land management related
topics; and supporting monitoring and evaluation activities in the area of
operation (County in Kenya).
Duties and responsibilities
Extension Support:
- Provide technical trainings, field
demonstrations/trials and other support to IPs and lead farmers on
agroforestry and other land management practices
- Set up and or manage rural resource
centers for supply of quality seedlings, demonstrations and information
- Provide technical trainings and other
support to IPs and lead farmers on soil & water conservation and
climate smart production practices and techniques.
Research support:
- Facilitate and support action research
and co-learning activities (with IPs, lead farmers and other stakeholders)
- Collect, analyse and summarize research
data, and assist / prepare, manuals, guidelines, training and workshop
reports
- Contribute to writing of technical
reports, scientific articles and case studies.
Monitoring, evaluation and learning:
- Support PMEL processes working, build the
capacity of the implementing partners and lead farmers in tree tracking
- Support implementation of baseline,
uptake surveys and impact assessment data collection and complementary
qualitative follow-up assessments.
Programme management.
- Support production of project
implementation plans and progress reports
- Support organization of workshops and
field visits.
Requirements
- Diploma/BSc in Agriculture, Forestry, or
any Natural Resources Management related discipline
- Three (3) years in a similar position
- Ability to use computerized data
collection tools
- Basic knowledge of MS Office: Excel,
Word, PPT
- Good writing skills
- Experience in agricultural research and
development is an advantage
- Driving license (motorbike).
How To Apply
