Consultant - Community Liaison Officer at Bioversity International

Main responsibilities

Specific Terms of Reference include:

• To be the primary point of contact between the project and the community through their registered cooperative society, ensuring effective communication and addressing concerns or feedback.
• Facilitate and organize meetings, workshops and keep consultations with community members and other stakeholders to promote understanding and cooperation.
• In collaboration with the project technical team, assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-related projects within the aggregated farms, ensuring they align with the needs and priorities of the community.
• Addressing and mediating conflicts or grievances that may arise between the project and the community.
• Maintain records/documentation of community interactions, feedback, and project progress, and provide regular updates to the organization.
• Gather feedback from the community and report insights to the organization.
• Ensure that the organization’s activities are communicated effectively to the community.

Requirements

Education qualifications and experience

• Education: Minimum Diploma in a relevant course from a recognized Institution.
• Experience: Proven track record in community engagement or similar roles.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Luo language.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Organizational and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with the project area and activities