18 Dec 2024

Field Coordinator at Digital Green

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Job Description

Digital Green is a global development organization that empowers smallholder farmers to lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the collective power of technology and grassroots-level partnerships.

Field Coordinator

Video-Based Extension (70%)

  • Oversee the implementation of VBE initiatives across target communities, ensuring alignment with program objectives
  • Train extension agents and farmer groups in creating, sharing, and utilizing localized video content
  • Engage with farmers, producer groups and local partners to promote adoption of aquaculture best practices
  • Coordinate with government and NGO partners to scale VBE programs

Farmer.Chat & Digital Agriculture (30%)

  • Conduct user research with smallholder farmers to gather insights for Farmer.Chat’s refinement and expansion
  • Build partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to expand Farmer.Chat’s reach
  • Design and implement strategies to integrate Farmer.Chat into ongoing VBE trainings
  • Identify and address challenges to the adoption of digital tools among farmers

Monitoring, Reporting, and Partnerships

  • Monitor project progress and ensure timely, accurate reporting
  • Collaborate with Digital Green’s global team and local stakeholders to share lessons learned and best practices
  • Represent Digital Green in local meetings, workshops, and events

Qualifications And Experience
Required:

  • In-depth understanding of aquaculture practices and fish farming systems in Kenya
  • Proficiency with digital tools, video devices, and data collection tools
  • Proven experience working with smallholder farmers in Kenya, particularly in agricultural extension and technology adoption
  • Familiarity with designing and implementing field-based projects, including training and capacity building
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
  • Proven experience in community mobilization
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and travel frequently to rural areas in Kenya
  • Proficiency in English and Swahili is required
  • Right to live and work in Kenya


Method of Application

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Closing Date :January 18, 2025





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