ECCR Officer at Kenya Scouts Association (KSA)

About the Role

To ensure our programs don’t just adapt but thrive, we are looking for a visionary and technical leader to step into the role of Environment, Climate Change, and Resilience (ECCR) Officer and be the link between high-level sustainability strategies and real-world impact.

KSA is seeking for a motivated and technically skilled ECCR Officer to provide guidance on sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation and agroforestry.

Working closely with the KSA Project Manager, M&E Officers and Partners, the officer will support resilience-building initiatives by developing, implementing and monitoring projects that strengthen rural livelihoods, improve food security and promote sustainable land management (SALM).

Key Responsibilities

• Technical advice: Advise partners and stakeholders on SALM, agroforestry, biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Methodology implementation: Ensure organizational policies, methodologies and guidelines are followed in field operations.
• Quality assurance: Review workplans, reports and new proposals to ensure quality and alignment with project objectives, with a focus on projects in Busia and Kilifi.
• Advocacy and networking: Represent the organization in climate-related forums to strengthen its positioning in agroforestry and resilience.
• Capacity building: Empower partners to improve livelihoods through agroforestry value chains and sustainable energy technologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ practical experience in sustainable land management, agroforestry or agricultural extension.
• Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture.
• Demonstrated skills in data collection and report writing.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Busia and Kilifi counties.