1. At least a Diploma in General Agriculture, Organic Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture from a recognized Institution.
2. At least three years experience working with rural communities in development and agro-marketing
3. Knowledge and preferably proven experience in agro-marketing and entrepreneurship development
4. Proven ability to work smoothly with many stake holders
5. Proven ability to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relations
6. Must have a clean driving license for a motor bike and demonstrable skills (experience ) for the same
7. Experience of working in dry lands and arid and semi arid areas will be an added advantage
8. Proven experience and demonstrable skills in resource mobilizations and proposal writing
9. Computer literacy and proven ability in the general use of Microsoft Computer applications, internet and emails.
10. Be between 26 – 36 years
B. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Community mobilization, community organization, group formation and functioning
2. Implementing programme / project activities for maximum results (outputs, outcomes and impact)
3. Training on community leadership skills and group conflict resolutions
4. Training on agro-marketing and entrepreneurship development
5. Monitoring and evaluation
6. Documentation and Report Writing
7. Mobilizing funds and resources for continuity of RIDEP Programmes
RIDEP is currently working only in Tharaka-Nithi County and its office is located in Marimanti. The Community Development Facilitator will be stationed in the field within Tharaka Sub-County (nearer to the target communities)
If you feel you qualify for this position, kindly submit your Word Document Application and CV through email (only) with subject “CDF Position 2013” to Email: ridepkenya2012@gmail.com. In the application please quote current salary (or if not currently working, the last salary earned) and the salary you expect at RIDEP. This is a mandatory requirement and those who will not disclose this will not be considered. Attach a detailed CV containing a mobile phone number and a list of the academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, to reach the undersigned by June 30th 2013. Applicants are advised not to send any other attachments except for the application and CV
NB:
1. Hand delivered or post delivered applications will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Canvassing for the job is highly prohibited and may lead to automatic disqualification.
2. RIDEP is an equal employer and all, including women are encouraged to apply for this position.
