WWF - The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office
(KCO), is seeking to recruit:
Extension Officer
To be based in Kwale, Mombasa, KenyaExtension Officer
Under the supervision of the Kwale Landscape Project Executant (PE), the Extension Officer’s major functions will be: to support the Kwale PE in facilitating implementation of WWF projects on coastal forests in Kwale, with special focus on biodiversity conservation and integrating local communities’ livelihoods.
This will also include maintaining link between the main players within the landscape forming a hub between the key Districts, Communities, Civil Society Organizations, Private sector traditional/sacred and religious institutions.
He/she will contribute to the implementation of the CKP Action Plan in line with WWF-KCO Country Action Plan (WWF-KCO CAP).
Major duties will include but not limited to:
- assist in
preparation, organization and maintaining records of workshops, seminars,
meetings;
- assist the PE in
answering queries on WWF project in Kwale region,
- assist the PE in
supporting community groups (CFAs, Kaya Conservation Groups, village Bank,
Kwale County Forest network etc) to achieve their objectives by attending
relevant community meetings;
- assist in the
preparation of Kwale landscape budgets and work plans to ensure it covers
all requirements for the smooth running of the project;
- assist in the
preparation of technical reports and other relevant publications;
- serve as a
member of in-house teams working to improve all aspects of the CKP;
- monitoring and
evaluation of project performance under the direction of the PE;
- maintain and
update the filing system.
The incumbent must possess:
- a bachelor’s
degree in Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Agriculture or related field;
- a minimum of 3
years working experience in environmental conservation or community
development;
- excellent verbal
and written communications skills in English required, good team player
with excellent interpersonal skills; community development skills with
skills in capacity building of communities and experience of working with
community-based structures;
- experience in
monitoring and evaluation of programs,;
- sensitivity to
cultural differences;
- ability to work
independently and under pressure in a rapidly changing professional
environment;
- ability to
network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels,
both internally and with local communities, government agencies, donors
and the NGO/CBO community;
- proven skills in
project planning, proposal writing;
- a working
knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;
- willingness to
travel frequently and at short notice, often in difficult circumstances,
and to spend adequate periods of time in the field;
- knowledge of
Kiswahili and local cultures is an added advantage;
- a strong
vocational interest in nature conservation; and
- adherence to
WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and
Knowledgeable;
Interested candidates who
meet the above requirements should email an application letter and CV to the
Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 30
March 2012.
