Extension Officer at The Green Belt Movement

Duties and responsibilities

• 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;
• Establish specific capacity building methodologies for effective delivery and sustainability of project interventions;
• Mobilize rural communities in Narok County to form tree nursery groups or take part in tree planting and any other activities as per GBM’s project requirements;
• Plan and administer training and capacity building of tree nursery groups on the best nursery management and seedling production methods;
• Provide technical support for the successful implementation of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) activities;
• Follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups, households and planted sites in the project area;
• Train groups and farmers on FMNR, climate smart agriculture, sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation;
• Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all project activities;
• Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation as required;
• Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon; and
• Perform any other duties as delegated.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Community Development, Project Management or related field;
• 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;
• Must have good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
• Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
• Good organization, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
• Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written);
• Excellent computer skills; and
• Good command of the Maasai language will be an added advantage.