Project Facilitator at Send a Cow Kenya

Purpose of job

To implement Send a Cow Kenya activities in the field efficiently and effectively according to objectives of the Kakrao sustainable livelihoods project.

The Project facilitator will be on the forefront of project implementation, working daily and directly with farmers, farmers groups and other stakeholders in the project area.

He/she will establish and maintain relationships with Farmer Groups, liaise with stakeholders and spearhead capacity building to the beneficiaries.

Project Facilitator Job Responsibilities

• Sensitize and mobilize communities participation in the project to undertake all planned activities
• Work with participating groups to formulate and prepare quarterly and monthly work plans.
• Build the capacity of peer farmer trainers (PFTs) and collaborators to deliver farm systems, farm enterprise, gender and social Development (GSD) training.
• Facilitate internalization farm system principles, and SAC core values among communities, collaborators and
• other project staff.
  Participate in implementing follow- up, training and training plans to the selected farmer groups or associations and communities.
• Reporting on follow up, trainings, support provided to groups and communities, monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Attend and contribute to SACK staff meetings and SAC All staff meetings when required
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications for the Project Facilitator Job

• Diploma social science, Agricultural Extension, Food Security or other related fields from a recognized a recognized institution
• At least three years’ relevant experience
• Experience of working directly with communities at grassroots level
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective programme with monitoring and evaluation systems in place.
• Understanding project objectives and translating them into activities
• Experience of effective report writing
• Experience of working with multiple partners and giving advice to partner organizations and review of project information prepared by them and providing feedback and follow up
• Experience of developing people through supporting, motivating, coaching and mentoring.
• Experience of organizing and conducting trainings and workshops at community level
• Experience of learning from practice through programme monitoring, reviewing and evaluating.
• Licensed and experienced motorcycle rider least 3 years riding experience.