FARMER FACILITATION ASSOCIATE x6 – Conservation International (Cl) 336 views

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The “Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and Mitigation in Botswana’s Communal Rangelands” Project funded by GCF aims to utilize collective management of livestock and ecosystems to restore Botswana’s communal rangelands, increasing the climate resilience of vulnerable populations and reducing GHG emissions. Over 8 years, the project will undertake activities in 104 villages in the Ngamiland, Kgalagadi, and Bobirwa districts of Botswana. In these three districts, the Project is targeting improved management of 4.6 million hectares of rangelands.
Cl invites applicants to apply for the below positions;
FARMER FACILITATION ASSOCIATE X 6

Position Summary

The Farmers Facilitation Associate (FFA) will work closely with and report to the Area Farmers Facilitation Lead (FFL) to support and facilitate farmer and community liaison and mobilization for project participation. Additionally, the FFA will assist in implementing project guidelines and supervision while ensuring effective pasture and livestock management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and maintenance of project equipment within the specified cluster.
Working as a farmer and community liaison, the FFA will collaborate with the FFL to establish and maintain productive relationships with farmers and communities involved in the project. The candidate will facilitate effective communication and engagement to ensure participation and adherence to project guidelines. Key to this role is supporting the FFL in overseeing the activities of the Farmer Facilitation Teams (FFT) operating within grazing areas while guiding FFT in executing pasture management, livestock management, monitoring and evaluation of tasks, as per project guidelines.
The successful incumbent will work closely with the FFL in coordinating site visits by project staff and associated stakeholders and assist in arranging logistics, preparing necessary documentation, and ensuring smooth interactions between project representatives and participating communities. Key to the role, is leading in collecting data, maintaining records, and preparing accurate reports related to farmer and community engagement, pasture and livestock management, and project activities while ensuring timely submission of reports to the FFL.