Community Mobilizer - Bomet County

ABOUT THE COMPANY

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

JOB SUMMARY

Required Qualifications and Experience:Diploma in Forestry, Agroforestry and Natural Resource Management, Community Development with a bias in Livelihood, Agriculture related field.At least 1 year experience in community work.Ability to engage with local communities, stakeholders and government authoritiesFluent in local language and understands local geography.Knowledge of and adherence of humanitarian NGO Code of Conduct.Skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage.Computer proficiency with good skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint, outlook etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation and MonitoringMobilize and train targeted farmers groups on the various proposed activities.Carry out all Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) meetings with farmers groups and document then using designated templatesSupport farmers to sign consent forms and Livelihoods and Carbon Development Agreement (LCDA)Digitize all farmers that have signed consent forms and LCDAs and submit the data in the projects data hubTrain farmers on agroforestry practices adopted in the project, monitor their adoption and compliance to the set standardsOrganize and document seedling distribution to the farmers, monitor tree growing progress among the farmers Map all planted and eligible trees using Tree Planting Area Locator (TPAL) applicationCollect any complaints and feedback from the farmers and submit in the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) system of the projectPromote integrated Climate Smart Farming with run off harvesting technologies both for food and tree cropsConduct local tree nurseries assessments and carry out re-greening initiatives trainings in collaboration with the project staff and local stakeholders·Support development and actualization of field monitoring standard in the program in collaboration with M&E Officer.Engage with key stakeholders, community, government, church and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of Restore Africa interventions·Ensure timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all project interventions and activities.Adhere to World Vision safeguarding protocols for children, adults, project participants and all parties in the course of your workTake good care of the organization’s assets/equipment under your custody at any given time e.g. computers, cameras, phones, motorbikes etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Social sciences, Reporting, Planning, Stakeholder communication, Programme management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree