The\u00a0Appropriate Technology Officer\u00a0will play a crucial role in supporting women access materials, training, and coaching to support agroforestry and mangrove conservation livelihoods. They will work closely with expert field staff to support women-led, nature-based enterprise efforts by improving access of beneficiaries to appropriate physical resources and technologies, training, and technical backstopping. In addition to supporting women individually, the Appropriate Technology Officer will work in service of community groups and producer networks to support the planning, development, and oversee refurbishment and construction of post-harvest and value-addition facilities. Based full-time on Unguja Island, Zanzibar, the Appropriate Technology Officer will join a dynamic team of local and international staff to implement the Zanzibar Women\u2019s Leadership in Adaptation (ZanzAdapt) project funded by Global Affairs Canada. The project aims to improve gender equality and nature-based climate adaptation capacity in vulnerable coastal communities on Pemba and Unguja Islands, Zanzibar.
\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
\nGender-Responsive Physical Resource & Appropriate Technology Activities
\n\u2022Work collaboratively to accomplish various goals of Community Forests Pemba and the ZanzAdapt project under the direction of the ZanzADAPT Unguja Zone Operations Manager, ZanzADAPT Operations Director, and other management staff.
\n\u2022Work closely with management, operations and field staff and target beneficiaries to support planning, procurement, delivery and proper use of appropriate technologies and physical resources provided to beneficiaries to support their climate-adaptive agroforestry and mangrove forest livelihood activities.<\/p>\n
\u2022Conduct needs & opportunities assessment for refurbishment and\/or enhancement of cooperative post-harvest and value-addition facilities and undertake implementation plans & budgets for facilities in close collaboration with CFP management.
\n\u2022Oversee new construction and facility improvements to cooperative post-harvest and value-addition centers in close collaboration with CFP management.
\n\u2022Report directly to the CFP Executive Director and CFP Senior Financial Manager on issues related to procurement and physical resources.
\n\u2022Work as a key liaison between field staff and management, especially with the CFP Senior Financial Manager, to identify and evaluate physical resources (e.g. agroforestry materials) that field staff want to procure and provide to beneficiaries. Furthermore, provide careful evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of procured materials as well as follow up support to beneficiaries to ensure physical resources are used and maintained properly.
\n\u2022Work closely with the ZanzAdapt Monitoring & Evaluation department on issues of field follow up and evaluation regarding physical resources and appropriate technology distribution and use including data collection and reporting.
\n\u2022Participate fully in gender equality training and other professional development opportunities including skill building in climate-adaptive agroforestry as well as participatory gender justice strategies for the ZanzAdapt project and CFP in general.
\n\u2022Serve as an active member on various CFP task forces to further the overall goals\u00a0 and other organization priorities as needed, even when it extends beyond your normal job description.<\/p>\n
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
\n\u2022Conduct pre-training baseline surveys with participants and continuous post-training participatory monitoring & evaluation of activities with participants and incorporate learnings into project refinements.
\n\u2022Develop activity concept notes and accompanying budgets needed to implement activities in line with activity development and procurement protocols on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
\n\u2022Document and promote success stories in alignment with ZanzAdapt media gap analysis and strategy.
\n\u2022Develop and execute monthly and quarterly work plans in conjunction with other field staff and management.<\/p>\n
\u2022Maintain activity tracking and develop quarterly reports on key program indicators, activity progress, and detailed lists of beneficiaries and groups engaged.
\nKey Performance Indicators
\n\u2022\u00a04\u00a0cooperative post-harvest and value-addition facilities built or refurbished.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0> 20%\u00a0total agroforestry beneficiaries reporting improved access to appropriate post-harvest processing equipment or facilities.
\n\u2022\u00a0+ 500\u00a0agroforestry beneficiaries* provided with new access to gender-responsive physical resources or facilities for the implementation of climate-adaptive agroforestry occupations.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Provide\u00a01500\u00a0mangrove forest beneficiaries* with access to gender-responsive physical resources and\/or land governance rights for the implementation of nature-based climate solutions with biodiversity co-benefits by the end of the project
\n\u2022 +80% of total mangrove forest beneficiaries (all women) are provided with physical resources
\n*80% of total beneficiaries must identify as women.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES
\nExperience<\/p>\n
\u2022At least 3 years of demonstrated professional experience in working with local stakeholder and government engagement and community training.
\n\u2022Relevant degree(s) and\/or certificates in agriculture, community development, project management, or related field.
\n\u2022Experience in designing and implementing community-based initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u2022Experience in procurement
\n\u2022Experience in project management, especially related to construction<\/p>\n
\u2022Familiarity with robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
\n\u2022Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and community members, and contractors
\n\u2022Experience working with gender-responsive approaches and understanding of women\u2019s roles in natural resource management.
\n\u2022Experience working with coastal Islamic cultures and traditions.
\nCore Competencies<\/p>\n
\u2022Collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders to interpret the ideas, information, and needs of others.
\n\u2022Team Work. Working together in friendly way to achieve organization and project overall goals and objectives
\nWork placements
\n\u2022Facilitation. Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to organize, lead, and motivate groups, deliver effective training, and foster collaboration and cooperation between multiple parties.<\/p>\n
\u2022Communication. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders with clear and accurate language.
\n\u2022Problem-solving. The capacity to identify challenges, develop creative solutions, and make informed decisions.<\/p>\n
\u2022Attention to Detail. A keen eye for accuracy, ensuring that data is accurate, well-considered, and complete.
\n\u2022Accountability. Holds self and others accountable for all decisions and interpersonal relationships while following through on commitments and focusing on those activities that have the greatest positive impact.
\nTechnical Skills
\n\u2022Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software for data analysis and reporting.
\n\u2022Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili<\/p>\n
\u2022Familiarity with online collaboration tools like Google workspace and Zoom
\n\u2022Technical expertise in horticulture, engineering, gender-equity approaches, and\/or mangrove ecosystem restoration and conservation is an asset.
\nCOMPENSATION & APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
Community Forests Pemba is seeking to fill one (1) full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will be stationed at CFP\u2019s office in Mombasa, Zanzibar City, Unguja. The position will be remunerated based on 40 hours per week with 28 days paid vacation and organization health benefits. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate\u2019s experience and level. Periodic travel will be required between offices. Occasional travel outside these working areas may also be required. Project-related travel and necessary equipment will be provided by the project.
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