Community Development Officer – 2 Positions

Community Mobilization

• Mobilize farmers, community groups, and local institutions to participate in project activities.
• Facilitate formation and strengthening of farmer groups and community forest management committees.

Farmer Training and Extension

• Deliver training on agroforestry practices, soil and water conservation, and climate-resilient agriculture.
• Support establishment of demonstration farms and agroforestry plots.

Nursery and Restoration Support

• Assist in strengthening community tree nurseries and seedling production systems.
• Support restoration activities including tree planting and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).

Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect field data and support monitoring of project indicators.
• Prepare activity reports and field updates.

Other areas of responsibility

• Support monitoring, data collection, and documentation of project activities.
• Assist in organizing community meetings, training, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support awareness campaigns and behavior change communication activities.
• Collaborate with other project staff to ensure integrated implementation of project activities.
• Provide logistical support during field missions and project events when required.
• Mobilize and organize farmers, community groups, and local institutions to participate in project activities.
• Facilitate establishment and strengthening of community forest management groups and farmer groups.
• Support delivery of training on agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, soil and water conservation, and sustainable land management practices.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of agroforestry demonstration plots and model farms.
• Support the development and strengthening of community and private tree nurseries, including seedling production and distribution.
• Facilitate community awareness activities on forest restoration, environmental conservation, and sustainable resource management.
• Assist in implementation of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration and tree planting activities at community and institutional levels.
• Support engagement of schools, community groups, and local leaders in project activities such as woodlots and environmental clubs.
• Collect and submit field data for project monitoring, including tracking farmer participation, training attendance, and restoration progress.
• Prepare field activity reports and share updates with the Project Coordinator.
• Ensure inclusive participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in project activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rural Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-3 years work experience in a similar project.
• Additional training in agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, or sustainable land management is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of community-based natural resource management and participatory development approaches is desirable.
• Familiarity with farmer training, agroforestry practices, or environmental conservation initiatives will be considered an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in local languages spoken in the project area is an added advantage.
• Good communication and facilitation skills for engaging effectively with community groups, local leaders, and partner institutions are desirable.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with rural communities.
• Ability to uphold integrity, and work in a diverse team