Job Description
In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support related to Agroecology to the Country Programme as whole and to the partner organizations with a specific focus on addressing constraints and opportunities of the target groups, in predominantly indebted small-scale farmers organized in Solidarity Groups. He/she will also train, mentor and coach staff and animators (community volunteers) of partner organizations and be responsible for the management of all related to Right to Food in the Country Programme. S/he will assist in the development of appropriate guidance and approaches to programming, identifies appropriate sources of knowhow outside and inside the projects and ensures the systematic sharing of lessons among partner organizations. S/he will also help build partnerships and relationships with likeminded organizations aiming at ensuring the Right to Food and builds the capacities of partner organizations to become recognized actors at local and regional level. Together with the Country Programme Coordinator and Programme Manager, s/he will also accompany partner organizations in the design of their projects, annual planning and project implementation and monitoring. He/she will also share responsibilities in monitoring of projects and reports.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Consultancy to Partner Organizations and knowledge management within the Country Coordination team:
Provide appropriate and targeted technical advice or assistance to projects, project staff and volunteers of activities linked to Right to Food
Mentor and coach staff members and community volunteers of partner organizations
Develop and apply training methods appropriate to the needs of the trainees with various needs and skills levels (from experienced staff members to illiterate community members)
Support AE advisors and nursery managers in managing nurseries and support projects in all activities linked to selecting and propagating seeds
Gather and manage relevant knowledge (e.g. training materials such as manuals)
act as a focal point for any potential research project related to agroecology
Act as focal point for potential research projects
Support partner organizations in their awareness raising and A&L campaigns linked to Right to Food
Monitoring and controlling:
Ensure that all projects are planned and implemented along the Country Programmes key policies and documents
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of partner organizations in all activities related to right to food and assist the Country Programme Coordinator in monitoring and evaluating other project activities
Support and accompany the partner organizations in developing and applying their own monitoring systems as well as assessing and managing the risks
Communication and reporting:
Ensure strong communication and co-ordination with partner organizations, target groups and key stakeholders related to the Right to Food and Agroecology
Revise reports submitted by partner organizations regarding issues linked to Right to Food and Agroecology
Submit visit reports to coordination office after each project visit
Network with like-minded organizations in the field of agroecology in close collaboration with the Country Coordinator
Thematically contribute to the of the coordination office and support the coordination office in the elaboration of proposals for institutional fundraising and back-donor reporting
Assist with internal and external communication and discussions as delegated by National Programme Coordinator
Country programme development and evolution:
Support the Country programme in the design, elaboration and evaluation of the Country Programme strategy in particular regarding climate change adaptation and mitigation elements as well as disaster risk reduction and risk management
Continuously asses major risks and follow developments in the context and the legal framework in the field of agriculture
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES
Certified education (university degree) in Agriculture (preferred in sustainable agriculture and/or organic farming) with demonstrated knowledge and experience in Agroecology or Permaculture
At least 3 years of working experience with elements of capacity building, accompaniment and knowledge management for staff and communities in NGOs or other civil society actors
demonstrated experience as an advisor on agroecology, sustainable agriculture and organic farming with proved competences in one or several of the following fields: agroforestry, bio intensive gardening, sustainable land management practices, mixed cultivation, seed production and storage, climate change adaptation and mitigation, water harvesting and/or disaster risk reduction
proven competences in knowledge management and dissemination
Proven competences in project management and PCM instruments
Experience with working with farmers’ groups
Excellent written and oral skills in English and Kiswahili
Excellent IT-skills (word, excel, power point)
Ability to plan, set priorities and multitask
Proven ability to work autonomously, in teams and multidisciplinary
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; networking skills an asset
Knowledge and experience in participatory approaches, gender approaches and/or working with youth an asset
