To provide technical leadership in the implementation of the Tana River Livelihoods and Agri-nutrition project with a focus on agricultural production using Climate Smart Agriculture practices.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership in agricultural production practices in Tana River County for Concern Worldwide projects.
Train and mentor community level agricultural resource persons
In close consultation with both direct and technical managers, implement of the Tana River livelihoods program activities in the approved quarterly costed work plans
Document case studies, success stories and brief activity reports on a monthly basis for all activities implemented
Establish a working relationship with the Tana River County Government Departments of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Fisheries; Health, Water and Sanitation and engage them in the day to day implementation of activities
Advice the line manager on necessary changes as observed on the ground in order to improve implementation of planned interventions
Network with like-minded partners at sub-county level in order to optimize programme delivery
Represent Concern Worldwide at Sub County level coordination and technical forums in: Citizen participation linked to areas of interest of livelihoods, Crop production forums, livestock production forums, natural resource management forums and others as will be specified by the line manager and/or the Senior Manager Livelihoods
Foster linkages between target communities and community groups with the relevant government departments and the private sectors as appropriate and as will be defined in the annual work plan. This will entail mapping out and identifying the relevant government departments and private sectors that will be appropriate at sub County and ward level.
Responding to Emergencies:
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
To support and promote the standards
outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural production related field
At least two (2) years’ experience in a role involving technical extension service provision for agricultural production including irrigation agriculture
Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management and Climate Smart Agriculture
Candidates with working knowledge of Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Resource Management, Agro-Pastoral Field Schools, Making Markets work for the Poor and Value Chains Development will be considered as an additional advantage.
Fluency in spoken and written language in English, Swahili. Knowledge of at least one of the local languages spoken in Tana River County is an added advantage
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good computing and report writing skills
Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
Strong leadership and management skills
Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness.
How to Apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and Cover Letter Only to
nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Officer Livelihoods –Tana River’ by 31st December 2020
Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
