RACIDA has worked to build the capacity of Agro-pastoralist communities living in Arid and Semi-Arid lands across the Horn of Africa in preventing and mitigating the impact of hazards of communities at risk. Anchored by a Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) approach, and guided by our belief that the communities we work with should be at the centre of their own development trajectory, we implement practical programmes that enable (Agro)-pastoral development, empowerment and wellbeing. Our mission is to To enhance self-reliance and prosperity amongst vulnerable pastoralist communities living in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands through promotion of better livelihood systems, sustainable use of natural resources and community empowerment.
Reports to: County Coordinator
Direct reports: None
Contract Details: Six (6) Months. Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds & Performance.
Job Description
The Agricultural Extension Officer is responsible for planning and implementing of food security and livelihood program in adherence with RACIDA and donor guidelines and standards. He/she will be based in Wajir County. The Agricultural Extension Officer will be reporting to the County Coordinator in Wajir County.
Responsibilities
Program Implementation
- Provide relevant training and skills development to Agro-pastoral farmers on high value crop production and on-farm water management.
- Lead stakeholder dialogue and consultation meetings with project communities
- Coordinate the production of high value crops and scaling of successful approaches
- Provide agriculture extension service support to focal farming households
- Support the development of increased market linkages for focal farming households
- Coordinate and liaise with other stakeholders in the project implementation
- Advise farmers to adopt best farming practices
- Represent RACIDA in the cluster/donor meetings
- Review facilitation/training manuals on key topic areas covered under the project to ensure they are addressing the Agro-pastoral needs
- Provide assessments and analyses on improving crop production and project outcomes for the target project areas
- Coordinate monitoring visits with established community structures in the project areas
- Coordinate with other organizations in the same location to ensure no duplication of efforts.
- Coordinate and lead needs assessments in project target areas.
Qualifications
- Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in either Agriculture or Food Technology or Agriculture & Home Economics or Agricultural Education & Horticulture or Agronomist or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have at least more three (3) years’ experience in the relevant field;
- Experience on similar projects in Wajir or ASAL areas of Kenya.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Good spoken Somali and spoken and written English preferably.
- A strong understanding of the socio-cultural and political context in Wajir
- Able to operate effectively and to gain trust in politically sensitive environments.
- Welcomes and values diversity, and contributes to an inclusive working environment
- where differences are acknowledged and respected.
- Commitment to and understanding of RACIDA ’s vision, mission, and values. Preference will be given to applicants that satisfy this criterion.
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