Project Officer (Resilience Tanariver) Job at International AIDS Vaccine Initiative… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at International AIDS Vaccine Initiative.
Description:
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative is a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS.
Responsibilities:
- Aligning IAS Kenya to the Consortium outcomes which include; livelihoods, learning, innovation and adaptive management and integrating conflicts and resilience.
- Facilitating the selection of communities including farmer groups to participate in SMC-funded Resilience- Livelihoods Project.
- Facilitating farmer groups to come up with smart development plans in line with the Ministry of Agriculture and County Government of Tana River.
- Providing support to the communities to form strong organizational structures through the formation of investment groups and registration with the Government of Kenya.
- Facilitating communities to come up with smart development plans for addressing their needs besides organizing community meetings and training from time to time.
- Supervising farmers and farmers’ groups on post-harvesting handling and fodder bulking within the targeted farmer groups and communities to ensure quality control (materials and workmanship) and effective use of resources.
- Training of lead farmers or ToTs on dryland farming technologies so as to ensure food security.
- Developing the capacity of farmers and farmers groups on suitable DRR and CMDRR strategies to enhance resilience interventions.
- Building the capacity of community leaders, elders and other duty bearers on rights and responsibilities.
- Participating in and supporting the running of K4R County Chapter Communities of Practice in Tana River.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Agricultural Sciences/Agronomy/Horticulture/Agricultural Economics/Agriculture Business Management or related field from a recognized University.
- Minimum three years proved experience in working/programming in either relief or development and preferably in an NGO.
- Good understanding of gender mainstreaming in Resilience and livelihoods projects
- Ability to conduct community Livelihoods and resilience needs assessment, project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of livelihoods and resilience interventions
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suites.
How to Apply
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents, and Application to [email protected]
Note: Use the title of the position as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline: 14th November 2021.
