Extension Officer- Nakuru at The Green Belt Movement

To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.  
Duties and responsibilities  

• Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community. 
• Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff. 
• Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys. 
• Facilitate meeting 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. 
• Enhance  and  ensure  community  participation  at  all  stages  of  water  projects  (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation). 
• 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 donors visit and meetings. 
• Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves 
• Support  in  the  review  and  development  of  training  materials  and  modules  for  food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project 
• 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 implementation of GBM’s projects when needed. 
• Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas; 
• 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. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant  experience would be accepted 
• At least 3 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; 
• 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