Overall Purpose of the Role
To support trainings and capacity building of refugees, community members, DRC staff, local government, etc in restoration of community agroecosystems including permaculture based design for agroecology and agroforestry.
Responsibilities
Train communities in building A-Frame survey tools and measuring land contours
Conduct training in establishment of grey water mulch basin systems and tree guilds
Tree planting in water harvesting structures and patterns
Implementation of Resilience Design techniques on Farms and land peripheral to farm lands
Design for road water harvesting and path water harvesting in to on contour water harvesting earthworks
Conduct trainings in composting and biofertilizers
Conduct trainings in seed selection, seed saving
Establish Tree Nurseries
Assist to develop species recovery plans and species identification
Reporting Line
The Livelihoods Assistant will report to Regional Resilience and Livelihoods Coordinator
About You
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Qualifications
A University degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering or in Agriculture/Agroecology
Training in Resilience Design
Training in Permaculture Design Course
At least 1 year experience in implementing agroforestry, agroecology with rural communities
Languages
Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili is required
Conditions
Contract: Contract ending 15th December. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National staff in Kenya. This position is graded at Employment Band NM.I
Availability: Immediately
Duty station: Based in Nairobi with regular and prolonged travel to the field (especially Burundi, Uganda and Kenya)
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 21 August, 2020.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
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