Primary Purpose
This position will support the
implementation of the food security for small holder farmers through effective
and sustainable agricultural production and management under the Mwanga
project. The Goal of this project is to improve food security and to promote
the economic empowerment for small holder farmers in Tana Delta Sub-County
through provision of improved animal breeds, crop production and modern
beekeeping and VSLA. The project seeks to provide comprehensive training to the
selected farmers in groups to effectively undertake the enterprises to realize
diversified livelihood options, improve food security and economic empowerment.
The Project
Assistant will focus on providing technical
training and extension services to project beneficiaries, including farmers and
livestock keepers. The selected candidate will work closely with group leaders
and local veterinary and livestock service providers and project officer and
manager to enhance good agricultural practices and address the needs of local
farmers.
Responsibilities
Program Administration (60%)
- Support implementation of food security and
livelihoods project (Mwanga project) in Tana River County.
- Identify, profile and organize farmers into
groups for purposes of undertaking project activities.
- Adapt and use approved training materials and
ensure existing training materials are up to date.
- Provide comprehensive training to farmers on
livestock husbandry, crop production and management.
- Provide agricultural extension services to
respond to individual farmer needs as they arise and support adoption of
agricultural technologies.
- Advise farmers to adopt best agricultural and
livestock husbandry practices for poultry, goat, and beekeeping farmers.
- Participate in training lead farmers, support
their coordination of farmer groups, and provide follow- up to ensure
improved livestock husbandry and crop
- Identify local veterinary and livestock service
providers and stakeholders for potential collaborations and linking
farmers.
- Provide technical advice to farmers on livestock
production and marketing of
- Provide regular project updates and reports both
quantitative and qualitative for project reporting.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation exercises
including baselines, annual and endline surveys.
Compliance (20%)
- Achieve and maintain a high-performance standard
based on a thorough knowledge of, and adherence to, established CWS
policies and procedures
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of
suspected fraud, malfeasance, and data breaches and report any identified
areas of significant compliance risk for the CWS program.
- Conduct regular process reviews for assigned
processing stages to compare requirements vs. current processing and
outputs and implement process changes based on the outcome of the process
reviews.
Data Management and Analysis (15%
- Prepare comprehensive reports for internal use
- Maintain up to date project documents/file
- Contribute to reports and filters development
for quality control checks to ensure they are accurate and used
efficiently.
Additional Responsibilities (5%)
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Support any project component supported by CWS.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications:
- A Diploma in Animal Health and Production,
Agricultural Education and Extension, Community Development,
Livestock-related courses with three years’ experience is required
- KVB (Kenya Veterinary Board) Registration is
require
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of
experience in Animal Health and Production is required Agricultural Education
and Extension, Community Development, Livestock or related field working with
communities is required.
- Ability to diagnose and provide treatment for
livestock including assessing distress or discomfort in livestock.
- Ability to provide advisories to mixed farmers
on crop and livestock management and agribusiness.
- Ability to effectively and gently handle
animals.
- Previous experience conducting community
organization and training is required.
- Have a demonstrated ability to interact with
individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes
willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions
and views.
- Ability to keep and maintain accurate records.
- Must have a valid category A2 driving license
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of animal production and
health.
- Knowledge of County Integrated Development plans
and Strategies.
- Good community organization and training skills
are required
- Excellent organizational and time management
skills
- Excellent computer skills, in particular
Microsoft Office
- Excellent report writing skills is required
- Fluency in English and Swahili.
Abilities
The Project Assistant – Animal health and
production and extension must have the ability to:
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing.
- Follow instructions with a positive and
receptive attitude.
- Maintain a high-performance standard with
attention to detail.
- Manage a large and diverse workload under
pressure with competing priorities.
- 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.
- Deal effectively and courteously with
collaborators, government agencies, and members of the public.
- Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous
manner to represent the best interests of CWS Africa.
- Work well as a team in a multi-cultural
environment while maintaining a high level of motivation.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with CWS and
operational information.
- Effectively manage CWS resources.
How to Apply
