Overview
The role
of the Community Facilitator will be
to support activities under the WWF, Harmony in Habitat project: Empowering
Communities for Nature’s Resilience. The role will be focused on supporting
community training, workshops and Stakeholder engagements in the Mau
Landscapes, with a focus on HRBA & GEDSI, particularly women and youth led
initiatives ensuring sustainable food production food systems for food
security. This role will also support in enhancing knowledge exchange between
communities and support for extension service provision. This position will
play a vital role in supporting and scaling these activities to promote the
integration of diverse community groups into restoration efforts and the
reinvigoration of Community Forest Associations. The candidate will work
closely with our project partners and other key stakeholders, including local
government departments and community groups. This role will require excellent
interpersonal and organizational skills and a passion for landscape restoration
and community development
Duties and responsibilities
Community
Engagement:
- Develop and maintain robust relationships with
local communities, stakeholders, and partners.
Workshop
Facilitation:
- Support in the planning, organization, and
implementation of community training and workshops aimed at enhancing the
knowledge and capacity of communities on GEDSI transformative approaches,
HRBA, dashboard interpretation etc.
Feedback
and Reporting:
- Gather feedback from community members, assess
the impact and efficacy of the training/workshops, and provide regular
updates to the project team.
Support
with data collection:
- Do other fieldwork activities as suggested
within the project.
Other
Responsibilities:
- Identify and mitigate potential risks within
your work area.
- Take reasonable care of own occupational health
and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational
Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with
requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant
Country laws.
Conflict
Resolution:
- Handle and resolve any conflicts or challenges
that may arise during project implementation in a professional and ethical
manner.
Education, knowledge and experience
- Undergraduate degree in
environmental/conservation, community development, or related fields.
- Previous experience in community engagement and
development. Experience with restoration/wildlife/conservation projects is
an added advantage.
- Deep understanding of local customs and
traditions, fluency in the local language.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related
software for report creation
How to Apply
