The role of the Community Facilitator will be to support activities under the WWF, Harmony in Habitat project: Empowering Communities for Nature’s Resilience. The role will be focused on supporting community training, workshops and Stakeholder engagements in the Mau Landscapes, with a focus on HRBA & GEDSI, particularly women and youth led initiatives ensuring sustainable food production food systems for food security.
 This role will also support in enhancing knowledge exchange between communities and support for extension service provision. This position will play a vital role in supporting and scaling these activities to promote the integration of diverse community groups into restoration efforts and the reinvigoration of Community Forest Associations. The candidate will work closely with our project partners and other key stakeholders, including local government departments and community groups. This role will require excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a passion for landscape restoration and community development

Duties and responsibilities

1.       Community Engagement:

• Develop and maintain robust relationships with local communities, stakeholders, and partners.
  

2.     Workshop Facilitation:

• Support in the planning, organization, and implementation of community training and workshops aimed at enhancing the knowledge and capacity of communities on GEDSI transformative approaches, HRBA, dashboard interpretation etc.
  

3.     Feedback and Reporting:

• Gather feedback from community members, assess the impact and efficacy of the training/workshops, and provide regular updates to the project team.
  

4.     Support with data collection:

• Do other fieldwork activities as suggested within the project.
  

5.     Other Responsibilities:

• Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area.
  
• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
  

6.    Conflict Resolution:

• Handle and resolve any conflicts or challenges that may arise during project implementation in a professional and ethical manner.
  

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in environmental/conservation, community development, or related fields.
  
• Previous experience in community engagement and development. Experience with restoration/wildlife/conservation projects is an added advantage.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

•Undergraduate degree in environmental/conservation, community development, or related fields.
 •Previous experience in community engagement and development. Experience with restoration/wildlife/conservation projects is an added advantage.
 •Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
 •Deep understanding of local customs and traditions, fluency in the local language.
 •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software for report creation

Terms and conditions

•This is a Locally Recruited Position (LRS). CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
 •The initial appointment will be for two (2) years, with a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
 •The duty station will be in Mau Forest Region, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.