Assistant Project Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Trees for the Future is working to end hunger and poverty for small holder farmers through revitalizing degraded lands.
The Forest Garden Program is a simple, replicable and scalable approach with proven success. By planting specific types of fast-growing trees, fruit trees, hardwoods and food crops in a systematic manner over a four year period, families can positively change their lives forever. Forest Gardens consist of thousands of trees that provide families with sustainable food sources, livestock feed, products to sell, fuel wood and a 400% increase in their annual income in four years.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsPossession of an Undergraduate degree or Diploma from a recognized institution in the field of General Agriculture, Horticulture, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management, Forestry or any other related qualification. A minimum of one year of a demonstrated degree of achievement in agriculture, preferably in agroforestry and sustainable Agriculture is an added advantage. Experience in participatory training and facilitation. A valid motorcycle license with experience in riding both on and off road and a history of safe motorcycle operation. Fluency in spoken and written English, Swahili and preferably the local language (s) Ability to navigate smart phone applications used in data collection. Knowledge of Nature Based Solutions and Carbon credits project requirements (preferred) A strong belief in a positive culture, in alignment with our core values 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake scouting and documentation of potential project areas for expansion, mobilize and recruit farmers for the Lake Victoria Watershed Agroforestry Carbon Project.Support stakeholder and farmer dialogue and consultative meetings with project farmers and organize farmers into groups.   Provide relevant training and skills development to farmers on the Forest Garden Approach agroforestry model and as per TREES training framework.  Provide Forest Garden extension services, field visits and coordinate the establishment of Forest Gardens. Undertake monthly data collection, participate in regular Field Area Measurements and M&E activities in accordance with the laid-out schedules to collect data for the project. Update and maintain farmer records through TREES Taroworks data collection App. Support and organize monthly Lead Farmer meetings and advise farmers on the best Forest Garden farming practices. Sensitize farmers on farmer carbon contracts requirements, administer farmer contracts, monitor and report on farmer carbon contract administration. Collaborate with the Project Officers to inform project reports and plans for all participating Farmer Groups that account for all Project activities, material acquisition and distribution, training events, monitoring & evaluation. Ensure timely data collection and report submission, including the Monthly Reporting Form (MRF) to the Project Officer on all project activities, as per TREES reporting requirements and deadlines. Assists with the development and/or translation of locally appropriate training materials. Provide information and accomplish additional tasks in a timely manner as requested by the Project Officer, Program Manager or the Director of Field Programs. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Performance monitoring and evaluation, Quality control and supervision, Project implementation, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Quantitative methods

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree