Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and community development? Do you want to play a vital role in creating lasting change? World Vision Kenya is looking for dedicated Community Mobilizers for the Regreening for the Future Project in Homa Bay and Makueni counties. If you are a local resident of these areas and have a heart for environmental conservation and community engagement, this opportunity is for you!
World Vision is a global humanitarian organization committed to improving the well-being of vulnerable children and communities. With over 70 years of experience, we work in nearly 100 countries, helping people overcome poverty and build sustainable futures. Join our team of 34,000+ staff members and be part of a movement that transforms lives!
Position: Community Mobilizer – Regreening for the Future Project
Location: Magunga, Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025 (11 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR40239
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Implementation
- Work closely with relevant county and community-level partners to ensure effective implementation of project interventions.
- Conduct participatory assessments with stakeholders to inform research design and planning.
- Facilitate participatory planning sessions with community members to develop adaptation strategies for regreening efforts.
- Contribute to different levels of project reporting, including situational reports, workshop summaries, and quarterly/annual reports.
Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, county governments, and other stakeholders to ensure community ownership of the project.
- Organize and mobilize community meetings, including scheduling, confirming participation, and preparing necessary logistics.
- Engage in awareness-raising and advocacy efforts to ensure community involvement and buy-in for regreening initiatives.
Technical Support
- Assist project stakeholders in designing frameworks to facilitate regreening adaptation pathways.
- Establish community-level technical working groups to integrate project efforts with existing and future regreening strategies.
- Conduct capacity needs assessments to identify training and skill-building opportunities for project stakeholders.
- Promote climate-smart agricultural practices and sustainable livelihoods among community members.
- Support data collection activities such as baseline surveys and community scoping exercises.
- Follow up on stakeholder meeting deliberations to ensure actions and referrals are effectively implemented.
Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, and Documentation
- Monitor project activities to ensure alignment with community needs and project goals.
- Organize and support monitoring visits to project intervention sites for quality assurance.
- Develop community feedback and information-sharing systems to document and address emerging needs.
- Prepare weekly updates, as well as monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual progress reports on project interventions.
- Track the progress of planned project activities in line with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework.
Strategic Engagement, Partnership, and Networking
- Represent World Vision Kenya in key stakeholder meetings, forums, and networks at ward, sub-county, and county levels.
- Facilitate linkages between community groups and relevant organizations for capacity building and support.
- Strengthen partnerships with county governments and other stakeholders to enhance community resilience and sustainability.
What We Are Looking For:
- Local Applicants Only (Homa Bay and Makueni counties).
- Degree or Diploma in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in community work related to Livelihood & Resilience, Food Security, or Climate Change Adaptation projects.
- Must own and ride a motorbike with a valid license.
- Strong communication skills in English (both oral and written) and a good understanding of the local dialect and cultural context.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to thrive in diverse cultural contexts and maintain performance expectations.
- Demonstrated commitment to gender and youth livelihood initiatives in resilience programming.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply! Submit your application, CV, a copy of your ID (both sides), and a reference letter from your local chief.
Apply Now before March 1, 2025 and be part of a transformative project that promotes sustainable regreening efforts and enhances community resilience.
Together, we can create a greener, more sustainable future!
