Project Field Officers (2)

Scope of work for the Project Field Officers

The general functions of the PFOs will entail;

1. Data collection,
2. Data evaluation
3. Stakeholder mobilization and coordination
4. Conducting training
5. Dissemination of Information
6. Correspondence between relevant partners and stakeholders within the project and other places as delegated by the Project manager

The Project Field Officers will work in Garissa County and are therefore expected to be domiciled in this counties. They will be hosted in the project field office at the Bahari CBO Network. The Field officers will report to the project Manager and be required to submit all deliverables, in time and in the required quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities will include to:

1. Mobilize relevant stakeholders for various meetings, training workshops and other project activities in close collaboration with the Project Manager, they will include and not limited to the community members and elders, county government officials, National government officials, CSOs, BMUs, religious leaders among others. This will also entail developing rapport with both private and public stakeholders concerned in the project.
2. Administer various data collection tools and templates for data collection in collaboration with other project team members. She/he will also be responsible for collating and reporting stakeholder feedback using the availed tools.
3. Attend relevant project, interagency County and community level meetings, trainings and conferences as may be required.
4. Offer technical support to the Field Project Manager as they develop and deliver weekly and monthly work plans.
5. Any other relevant and lawful responsibilities assigned by the project manager and the Project Implementation Committee (PIC).

Qualifications

• A diploma in project management, community development, environmental sciences, social work, social science, marine/aquatic sciences, or any other relevant field. A university degree is an added advantage.
• At least 1 years of significant and hands-on experience in community development, project management and environmental governance in the coastal counties.
• Experience in working closely with the coastal communities
• Must be a resident of Garissa, Isiolo County or be willing to relocate County.
• Prior experience in data collection and stakeholder mobilization
• Excellent presentation as well as oral and written communications skills, problem solving abilities and great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and nurture effective working relationships with the project’s stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and active use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-driven, has initiative and can work well with minimal supervision as well as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to understand the local dialects in Garissa and Isiolo County is an added advantage.

How to apply

Individuals who meet the requirements should submit/post  their application letter and CV at USDI offices in Garissa or email the same to info@usdiinternationl.org on or before 5pm on 3^rd March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Udgoon Sustainable Development Initiative (USDI) (and its project partners) is an equal opportunity employer and therefore encourages interested parties to submit the above requirements. The candidates should be willing to start immediately. Candidates will be expected to have/own a laptop to facilitate their work. Women and the youth are highly encouraged to apply.