Forestry Operations Coordinator at Komaza Kenya

What Will You Do

• Coordinate and manage the field teams for successful execution of every phase of field operations e.g. running weekly meetings, one on one sessions, and town halls with the field teams.
• Conduct regular field visits to research and identify operational solutions to improving field teams' productivity and reviewing the implemented plans.
• Conduct regular “problem and solution sessions” to address the field challenges and promote accountability amongst the teams to maintain service delivery through the outcomes set.
• Train and upskill your field teams to develop their skills, knowledge, and intuition to succeed in their roles and foster professional development.
• Foster a positive, motivated team culture, supporting key field operation drives and ensuring they align with the Komaza values.
• Oversee and ensure data integrity in the collection, validation, quality control, analysis, and compilation of reports for the Kilifi region.
• Collaborate with the design team by offering specific actionable feedback to assist in creating content materials for the field teams.
• Maintain and nurture the local administration and community leaders and groups through positive relationships to ensure mutual responsibility in community engagements

What You Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of total work experience, including 3+ years of relevant experience managing operations of large teams at a fast-paced organization.
• Preference for experience doing field work and managing remote field teams.
• Data analysis skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office or G-Suite
• Willingness to relocate to Kilifi
• Willingness & physical ability to learn to ride a motorbike

You Are Also

• A critical thinker with good organizational and communications skills
• Driven or interested in working and engaging with rural communities
• A collaborative problem solver who seeks the opinions of other teammates and departments in the development of creative and sustainable systems
• Self-directed and intellectually curious; you know how and when to seek feedback in the pursuit of continuous improvement
• Interested in sustainable economic development and/or agroforestry