Programme Officer at Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC)

Job Description

FCDC is a Frontier County Governments’ agency mandated to promote, coordinate and facilitate the active and extensive participation of all sectors to effect the socio-economic development of its member counties through a holistic and integrated approach to promote and strengthen inter-regional linkages to ensure the increased viability of the Frontier county-wide and/or Frontier county-specific programs and projects. OUR HISTORY Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) is a county governments’ agency which derives its mandate from the Companies Act of as a Company Limited by Guarantee to accelerate the socio-economic development of the member counties, increasing its trade, tourism and investments, encouraging private enterprise, and advancing efforts towards peace and development.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering natural resources and rangelands management outcomes, institutional capacity support, and policy dialogue within the program locations. Organize key stakeholder coordination meetings at the county and national levels, including County Agriculture Sector Steering Committee (CASCOM) and Sector Forum for Agriculture and Livestock (SFAL). In line with the FCDC counties, develop fodder strategy, leadership training, and capacity enhancement to promote fodder production and storage, engage women fodder producers, and pilot the establishment of fodder banks. Closely work with the FCDC Sector Forum for Peace and Cohesion (SFPC) and other programme’s conflict resolution key stakeholders to support the reduction of resource-based conflicts in FCDC counties in line with the programme strategy. Support the establishment of the County and Regional Pastoralist Association to spearhead collaborative arrangements for shared management and use of rangelands in consultation with the Pastoralist Parliamentary Group (PPG) Coordinator. Ensure that FCDCs policies of Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) and Gender Equality are fully embedded during implementation and applied in the day-to-day implementation of the programme and ensure that these are effectively captured in the programme reports; Participate in the preparation of annual work plans; Prepare yearly Work Plans and reports – quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports and other periodic updates as requested by the line manager. Represent FCDC and LSS programme in different fora when asked by the management. This includes making presentations on the programme’s progress. Participate in programme routine field visits and contribute to the documentation of results (photos, info-graphs, and testimonials), lessons learnt, reflections and best practices through case studies, etc. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications experience essential, skills, and knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in Range Management, Animal Production, or any related field from a recognized university. An advanced degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. At least 5 years of experience implementing range management programs in the Horn of Africa region. Excellent communication skills with proven experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM). Experience in the quantification of rangeland ecosystem services and rangeland inventory; Demonstrated understanding of holistic rangeland techniques and their application in rangeland management; Good understanding of Project Management skills Demonstrated understanding of rangeland science through evidence of publications in peer review articles and other media; Good understanding of software applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, statistical packages); Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills. Experience in working with major donors, including SDC, USAID, World Bank, e.t.c Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds demonstrates high respect for cultural differences. Ability to work in challenging multi-cultural environments and deliver under tight schedules. Honest and efficient in the use of resources, including own time.