April 2014 Jobs for Farming God’s Way Field Extension Educator in Kijabe Kenya
Job Title: Farming God’s Way Field Extension Educator
Location: Kijabe
Reports To: The Executive Director
Our client, a leading mission organization dedicated to awakening the church to its responsibility in environmental stewardship, is seeking to fill the position of a Farming God’s Way Field Extension Educator.
The ideal candidate will promote a God-centered approach to environmental stewardship and provide competent coordination of extension and educational outreach activities with farmers
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the extension outreach component of the company’s Farming God’s Way program in a way that reinforces a God-centered vision of caring for creation.
- Training and Community Development
- Plan, organize and conduct FGW trainings in cooperation with the Executive Director or other company staff members.
- Conduct field visits with local farmers in the broader Kijabe area to support and encourage the adoption of sustainable agriculture methodologies.
- Provide biblically-based teaching to farmers.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities with farmers.
- Compile and produce reports, maintain databases, etc.
Skills and Qualification Required.
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or community development from a reputable institution or equivalent work experience.
- Current Driver’s license (qualified for operating a motorcycle a plus).
- Background or work experience in agriculture, forestry, conservation, or environmental education
- Mature Christian with a heart for ministering to local communities
- Excellent teaching skills/Demonstrated experience in teaching from Scriptures
- Excellent management, planning and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Strong computer proficiency
- Demonstrated background in Christian ministry and outreach
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately supervise others and work as a team
- Ability to relocate and live within reasonable distance from Kijabe.
To apply, send your CV and Cover letter ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 14th April, 2014.
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