Project Officer- Natural Resources Management at World Vision Kenya

Purpose of the position:

To plan, implement, monitor and document all the NRM activities in a semi-arid to arid context within the designated BORESHA project sites within Mandera County as per the proposal. Provide necessary technical support, related training, follow-up, and guidance to the staff and farmers youth and women groups under NRM and provide feedback and reports to the Project manager including NO as when required.

Key Outputs

Project Implementation and Monitoring (65%)

• Responsible for the  in the implementation of the all activities in the livelihoods and resilience project with focus on Rangeland management and Index base insurance in partnership with partners within the consortium
• Engage with ILRI, Government and Insurance such as Takaful to develop and promote context specific and appropriate IBLI products
• Provide technical support to partners on Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
• Lead in capacity building partners on FMNR and IBLI Project Approaches across the consortium and borders;
• Train the partners, selected groups and community members on the various recommended focal areas
• Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all levels of interventions and initiatives with communities and partners;
• Collaborate  with Project Manager, and the Technical Specialist – NRM/Livelihood to effectively support the project to carry out all measurements – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations -  in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures;
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project l M & E Officer to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the project measurement.
• Support  the project technically in relation to your expertise in the event of any disaster and/or crisis response when called  upon to do so;
• Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all BORESHA project’s NRM/IBLI interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans.
• Conduct on site trainings and strengthening community groups in issues on livestock management in respect to climate change.
• Organize and coordinate farmers exposure tours
• Support community/ Farmers Capacity building on alternative livelihood options.
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to IBLI, NRM and L&R initiatives developed in coordination with Project Manager and National Technical Specialist NRM/Livelihood are effectively implemented at  project level
• Engage with key stakeholders, Community, government, Religious and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of Livelihoods and Resilience efforts and;
• Carry out other activities to support the realization of WVK’s strategic objectives
• Participate in proposal development and resource mobilization.

Reporting and Documentations (30%)

• Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Project Manager, and NO NRM/Livelihood based Technical Specialist
• Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings at called upon.
• Regularly document success stories/innovation for sharing across the partnership
• Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on FMNR, IBLI and NRM activities.
• Ensure the Project design document is updated as per DME standards.

Others (5%)

• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Cluster Manager, and Project Manager or their designees

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• The job holder must have at least a Degree in Rangeland management, NRM, Animal production, Dryland Agriculture or related course.
• Minimum two years’ on job experience on livestock production and management in semi-arid to arid lands
• Field experience in implementation of Index-based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) is essential; Experience working with NGOs and ability to cross Mandera Triangle Borders will be an added advantage
• Has the ability and willingness to work with different communities under difficult, often fragile environment 
• Should be self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision
• Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery in an inter-faith context
• Proficiency in the use of computer.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Self driven and able to work under high pressure
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Compatible with WV mission, ethos and core values.
• Must be a committed WVI Core Values, able to stand above denominational or religious diversities
• A good communicator who is willing and able to work as an active member of the BORESHA Response team.