Farming God’s Way Field Extension Educator

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 developmentfrom 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 Scripture
  • 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.combefore 14th April, 2014Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.


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