Extension Officer- Nyandarua At The Green Belt Movement

To implement GBM's project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM's assistance and their participation
To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner's resources for community capacity building.
Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
Source and compile training materials for users.
Assist in facilitating the community, people's awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
Give necessary support in implementation of GBM's projects when needed.
Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
Represent GBM in stakeholders' meetings upon request.
Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
Carry out other works as assigned by the organization

Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years' relevant experience would be accepted
At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent computer Skills