Catholic
Diocese of Maralal
Caritas
Mararal
Position: Agriculture Project Officer
Position: Agriculture Project Officer
Reports
to: Program
Coordinator
Duty
Station: Maralal
and out stations.
Job
Purpose: The
position exists to support implementation of Climate Resilient
Agriculture.
Roles
and Responsibilities
- Work
closely with the project coordinator/Head of Programmes and Caritas
Director to manage and implement Climate Resilient Agriculture for
Catholic Diocese of Maralal.
- Develop
and manage relationships with key programme stakeholders at both
operational and strategic level.
- Contribute
to the implementation of project outcomes.
- Oversee
key programme accountabilities including: budget reviews, monitoring and
reporting to project supporters in line with organizational values and
working principles.
- Lead
and coordinate technical areas of project delivery of Agriculture, income
generation and disaster risk project component.
- Perform
other related duties as required.
Qualification
and Experience:
- Degree
in Agriculture and Extension Services. A diploma in Sustainable
Agriculture and 2-3 years is acceptable
- At
least two years' experience on community engagement projects/activities.
Knowledge/experience in farmer field school approach is an added advantage
- Demonstrated
ability to effectively negotiate and partner with communities, government
officials, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated
understanding of local culture, administrative systems, and government
organization.
- Ability
to Network with Local Partners and advocate for climate change adoption
and agriculture issues in the county
- Good
communication, Report writing and Proposal writing skills
- Strong
MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
Position:
Governance Project Officer
Reports
to: Program
Coordinator
Duty
Station: Maralal
and out stations.
Job
Purpose: The
position exists to support implementation of Climate Resilient
Agriculture.
The
project aims to achieve improved food security for poor women, men and children
from hazard-prone and/or marginalized rural communities in Samburu-Kenya,
through an integrated approach.
Roles and Responsibilities;
- Work
closely with the project coordinator/Head of Programmes and Caritas
Director to manage and implement Climate Resilient Agriculture for
Catholic Diocese of Maralal.
- Develop
and manage relationships with key programme stakeholders at both
operational and strategic level.
- Implement
governance and advocacy related activities.
- Contribute
to the implementation of project outcomes.
- Oversee
key programme accountabilities including: budget reviews, monitoring and
reporting to project supporters in line with organizational values and
working principles.
- Perform
other related duties as required.
Qualification
and Experience:
- Degree
in Social Science, Development Studies or a related field. A Diploma with
3 years’ is acceptable.
- At
least two years' experience on community engagement projects/activities.
Knowledge/experience in farmer field school approach is an added advantage
- Demonstrated
ability to effectively negotiate and partner with communities, government
officials, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated
understanding of local culture, administrative systems, and government
organization.
- Ability
to Network with Local Partners and advocate for climate change adoption
and agriculture issues in the county.
- Good
communication, Report writing and Proposal writing skills.
- Strong
MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
How to
Apply
If you
believe you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position,
please send your application together with a detailed curriculum vitae. Friday
29th July 2016 at 5pm.
Address
to
Human
Resources Officer,
Catholic
Diocese of Maralal,
P.O.
Box 350 – 20600
Maralal.
Or
email to both addresses administration@maralalcath.org and
development@maralalcath.org.
Clearly
mention the position you are applying for in the subject line
Hand
Deliveries to be dropped at the reception at Catholic Diocese of Maralal
Secretariat offices.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.