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Summary

Based in Marsabit / Samburu and reporting to the Program Manager / Senior Project Officer.

The incumbent's duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

Effective Technical Program Design, Planning, and Implementation:

Provide expert knowledge and guidance on water for productive use (WfPU) activities, integrating sustainable farming practices into the PACIDA program.

Collaborate with the PACIDA team to develop, pilot, and implement agroecology and sustainable food system solutions that enhance agricultural production.

Conduct or facilitate training workshops for stakeholders, including Water Resource User Associations (WRUAs), farmers and community members, on topics like efficient water use, climate-smart water technologies, and agroecological practices.

Support the implementation of Sustainable land management conservation and biodiversity programs
Support implementation of PACIDA's programs with a focus on sustainable land and water management and biodiversity and conservation.

Train partners, selected groups, and community members on recommended focal areas such as Sustainable Land and Water Management, Rangeland Management, Climate Smart Agriculture, tree growing, enrichment tree growing, soil and water conservation, advocacy, and policy influence.

Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all NRM / Agroecology landscape level interventions and initiatives with communities and partners.

Provide technical support and supervision to Community-Based Structures and conduct on site ecosystem restoration training for community structures (CFAs, Conservancies, NRM Committees, Grazing Committees etc.) and ensure ecosystem restoration and management objectives are met.

Collaborate with the local administration to conduct community mobilization and awareness sessions on program activities.

Ensure that all NRM / Agroecology initiatives within the project's area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with project guidelines.

Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all NRM / Agroecology related project interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings
Support Pastoralists/ agro-pastoralists/ farmers/ fisherfolks/ communities / Farmers Capacity building on alternative livelihood options

Documentation of best practices and promising practices in NRM / Agroecology programming and organize and ecofriendly tours for learning and sharing for selected groups.

Project Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring

Collaborate with Project Manager, Project M&E, and other departments to support the project in conducting measurements, surveys, designs, monitoring, and evaluations according to established standards, policies, and procedures.

Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all NRM / Agroecology related project interventions.

Ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings.

Partnership, Networking, and Resource Acquisition

Ensure representation of PACIDA in key stakeholder forums/meetings at the County and national level.

Actively participate in County level Sector Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and relevant to policy and planning forums for ecosystem restoration.

Support community participation in the Annual County Government's Planning and Budgeting process to influence adoption of FMNR, Rangeland Management in environment conservation, climate change policies and planning for ecosystem restoration.

Support resource acquisition and management by developing Concepts notes and project proposals for Natural Resource Management programs /projects at the community and national level.

Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of best practices.
Support in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for NRM / Agroecology activities.
Support development and submission of program reports and core documents as per PACIDA guidelines and donor standards.

Support development of technical papers and/or policy briefs on key issues on NRM / Agroecology for external engagement with decision makers.

Any other duties as assigned by the PACIDA Program.

Requirements

Required Profile:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University; preferably in Agricultural/water science, agronomy, agribusiness, water resource management, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity conservation, Environmental Science/Studies, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change.

Minimum of three years' experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM), Biodiversity programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting;

On job experience working with farmers, communities and multiple stakeholders on a combination of any of the following fields: Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, Landscape Restoration and Management, Dryland Agriculture, or Climate Smart Agriculture.

Experience in implementing multi-sectoral projects will be an added advantage
Experience working with NGO sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions
Ability to show initiative and function effectively in loosely structured, complex work environment that is constantly and rapidly changing
Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community-based structures.
Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on ecosystem restoration
Strong community engagement, communication, networking, and advocacy skills.
Results-oriented with excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment with minimal supervision.

Note:

The Project Officer must demonstrate initiative, effective problem-solving, and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders' demands while maintaining a strong team player attitude.

Training and mentorship provision, public relations skills, and self-motivation are essential for success in this role.

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