WWF - The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office
(KCO), is seeking to recruit:
Extension Officer
To be based in Kwale, Mombasa, Kenya
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.Extension Officer
To be based in Kwale, Mombasa, Kenya
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.
