Gola Rainforest Conservation-LG
164 Dama Road, Kenema, Sierra Leone
Tel: 076420218
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Job title: Community Development Relations Officer
No. of Positions: 01
Reports to: CD Superintendent
Supervises: n/a
Employer: Gola Rainforest Conservation LG (GRCLG)
Position Purpose
To provide channels of communication between the Gola Forest Edge Communities and the Gola Rainforest Conservation (GRC-LG), building sound relationships of mutual benefit towards improved participatory management and community protection of the Gola forest.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain effective communication between the communities and the GRC(LG) at all times
- Facilitate dialogue and participation of the communities in planning, decision making, management and project activities of the Gola forest
- Promote community participation in forest protection and enforcement activities
- Mediate and facilitate between communities and GRC(LG) staff where necessary to develop trust and resolve conflict
- Contribute to the planning, co-ordination and implementation of capacity building and training of communities for forest management and related activities.
- Provide information, guidance and assistance on sustainable community-based conservation and natural resource use and management
- Provide information on institutional roles and methodology in conservation an document community institutions and bylaws
- Investigate reports of human-wildlife conflict in and around the Gola forest and develop mitigation activities to reduce this threat
- Assess and monitor community based natural resource use
- Monitor and evaluate community attitudes towards conservation, the Gola Rainforest National Park and GRC (LG)
- Arrange local meetings, events and presentations to further the objectives of GRC (LG)
- Develop local informer networks and monitoring and report on compliance with agreements
- Work closely with other field-based staff operating in the same assigned area (Cocoa Extension Officers, VS&L Officers, Agricultural Extension Officers and Research Technicians) to co-ordinate implementation effectively
- Assist in the preparation of the Department operations plan and monthly work plans
Position Requirements (Essential)
- A Sierra Leone national
- At least a Higher Diploma in Community Development Studies / Rural Development Field or related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with communities on community development and sustainable livelihoods
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and work in remote rural areas
- Fluent in English, Mende and Krio
- Driver’s licence for motorcycles
- Excellent organization skills
- Good social skills for working with remote local communities
- Cultural, ethnic and gender sensitivity
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Ability to compile written reports and to deliver updates in meetings
Position Requirements (Desirable)
- Ability to keep accurate and orderly records of work undertaken
- Knowledge and experience of PRA and community empowerment techniques
- Computer literate
We are seeking a dynamic and committed individual with a Higher Diploma in Community Development Studies / Rural Development or in related field.
GRC-LG is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages women to apply. Candidates will be shortlisted according to their ability to meet the requirements of the position.
How to apply?
Applications (Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of other supporting documents) must be sent to “The Superintendent Human Resources, Gola Rainforest Conservation-LG Office, 164 Dama Road, Kenema”, or send through email to musumacarthy@yahoo.com
Deadline for submission of applications is on 4 August 2022.
