Extension Officer- Baringo at The Green Belt Movement

Duties and responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation and sensitization meetings with the community.
• Assist in planning and facilitation of various training in consultation with program staff.
• Assist in Providing technical support on sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, climate-smart practices, and natural resource management.
• Identify and nurture viable nature-based enterprise opportunities within the communities.
• Build capacity of groups in entrepreneurship, business planning, and financial literacy.
• Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
• Facilitate meetings for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
• Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
• To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
• Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
• Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
• Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
• Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
• Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
• Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
• Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
• Source and compile training materials for users.
• Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donor’s visits and meetings.
• Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required.
• Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time.
• Give necessary support in the implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
• Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
• Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
• Carry out other works as assigned by the organization

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Community Development, Management or related field.
• raining on entrepreneurship, business development or marketing is desirable
• At least 2 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs.
• Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery.
• Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities.
• Must be a resident of or have strong work experience in the target county.
• Good organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage.
• Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent computer Skills