The mission of Care of
Creation Kenya is to pursue a God-centered response to the environmental crisis
in Africa which brings glory to the Creator, advances the cause of Christ, and
leads to a transformation of the people and the land that sustains them.
Job Title: Biblically - Based Forestry Education Assistant
Location: Kijabe (Care of Creation Kenya office at Moffat Bible College)
Reports To: The Executive Director
General Summary:
General Summary:
This person will
promote a God-centered approach to forestry education efforts in the Kijabe
area.
Primary
responsibilities include the planning and execution of forest conservation and
educational activities to local schools and community members, including
women’s groups, and assisting in the management of CCK’s indigenous tree
nursery.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Mature
Christian with a heart for ministering to local communities
- Excellent
verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Demonstrated
background and experience in forestry education
- Demonstrated
background and experience in tree nursery management
- Demonstrated
knowledge of indigenous tree species
- Demonstrated
background in teaching from Scripture
- Experience
in bee-keeping
- Ability
to live within reasonable distance to Kijabe
Preferred Qualifications
- Current
motorcycle license
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct
regular visits to area schools and community groups
- Conduct
tours of CCK’s nursery and demonstration site
- Plan,
organize and assist in facilitating educational activities
- Plan,
organize and assist in tree planting and forest conservation activities
- Assist
in managing CCK’s indigenous tree nursery
- Monitor
and evaluate quality of tree-planting and bee-keeping initiatives
- Communicate
and develop working relationships with other organizations and CBO’s
addressing forestry issues
- Write
reports, keep records, develop and maintain accurate inventory of tree
nursery details
Application Procedure (Submit ALL items below)
1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes your educational and work history. Include an explanation of why you want to work for CCK and why you are qualified for this position.
2) Submit a description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.
3) Submit your CV and provide FOUR references, including TWO references from your most recent employers, and TWO character references. Include their phone numbers and email addresses.
4) Submit written answers to the following items / questions:
A. Briefly describe your primary goals in life.
1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes your educational and work history. Include an explanation of why you want to work for CCK and why you are qualified for this position.
2) Submit a description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.
3) Submit your CV and provide FOUR references, including TWO references from your most recent employers, and TWO character references. Include their phone numbers and email addresses.
4) Submit written answers to the following items / questions:
A. Briefly describe your primary goals in life.
B. Briefly describe
your experience in 1) forestry, 2) nursery management, 3) education, and 4)
bee-keeping
C. What is your
current salary level?
D. CCK is a
faith-based mission organization that depends upon charitable donations from
churches and Christian foundations. Based on this understanding, what are
your salary expectations for the advertised position?
Note: The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org.
Application deadline: December 20th, 2012
Note: The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org.
Application deadline: December 20th, 2012