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Community Liaison Assistant – Optimisation Agronomy at DanChurchAid (DCA) Kenya

Job Description

Community Liaison Assistant – Optimisation Agronomy

DanChurchAid (DCA) Kenya is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Community Liaison Assistant (Optimisation Agronomy) in the location outlined below to support the implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of shade net agricultural optimisation recommendations derived from a previous 2026 optimisation study. The role focuses on practical action research, household level support, data collection, and hands on demonstration of improved production techniques in Kakuma Refugee Camp and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement.

The post is ideal for a dynamic, proactive young graduate passionate about agricultural innovation, livelihoods, and community driven learning. Good contextual understanding of working in Turkana West including refugee programming work and proficiency in common local languages, is desirable.

Duty Station: Kakuma / Kalobeyei, Turkana County
Reports to: Project Officer – Livelihoods
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

A. Implementation of Optimisation Recommendations

Support households in adopting improved planting densities, crop combinations, and spacing models.
Facilitate installation of vertical trellising, perimeter cropping systems, and hanging/vertical production methods.
Assist households in adopting water‑saving technologies (mulching, clay pot irrigation, bottle drip, basin furrows).
Promote crop diversification using heat‑tolerant and high‑value varieties suitable for shade‑nets.
Guide groups in implementing crop rotation schedules, organic soil improvement, and low‑cost infrastructure upgrades.

B. Field‑Based Action Research & Learning

Conduct routine field observations, collect data, and document results on productivity, water use, income, and crop performance.
Trial new micro‑innovations (e.g., climbing varieties, intensive bed designs, micro‑irrigation prototypes).
Monitor adoption rates and identify barriers faced by households.
Support demonstration plots and Farmer Field School‑style learning sessions.

C. Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

Collect quantitative and qualitative data weekly using digital tools or paper forms.
Maintain an updated database of shade‑net performance indicators.
Prepare concise progress briefs, case studies, and action research summaries.
Contribute to donor reports, learning products, and internal knowledge sharing.

D. Capacity‑Building & Community Support

Train households on optimised agronomic practices, including IPM, soil preparation, and succession planting.
Work with women’s groups, youth groups, and small producer collectives to strengthen agribusiness potential.
Support community mobilisation and follow-up visits to ensure adoption and consistency.

E. Coordination

Work closely with the Project Officer – Livelihoods, enumerators, community facilitators, incentive staff, and relevant partners.
Participate in team meetings, field planning sessions, and joint monitoring visits.
Liaise with local agricultural officers, extension providers, or other technical stakeholders where required.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management,or related field.

Technical Skills

Basic understanding of horticulture, crop production, or smallholder agriculture.
Ability to learn and apply new agricultural techniques quickly.
Familiarity with data collection tools (ODK, Kobo, Excel, etc.) is an added advantage.
Demonstrated interest in action research, participatory learning, or community‑based approaches.

Soft Skills

Energetic, curious, and willing to work outdoors in field settings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized, self‑driven, and able to manage field tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to engage respectfully with refugee and host community households.

4. Experience

Experience in community agriculture, agribusiness, or livelihoods projects.
Previous work or volunteering in humanitarian or development settings.
Experience conducting surveys, monitoring activities, or practical fieldwork.

5. Personal Attributes

Passion for practical, hands‑on learning and experimentation.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse communities.
Problem‑solver with a positive, flexible attitude.
Commitment to accountability, transparency, and safeguarding principles.

6. Child Protection, Safeguarding & PSEA

The Community Liaison Assistant (CLA) – Optimisation Agronomy must adhere to all organisational safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and PSEA policies and will be required to report any concerns immediately.

Apply: Community Liaison Assistant - Optimisation Agronomy - Intranet DCA

Community Liaison Assistant – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) at DanChurchAid (DCA)

Job Description

DanChurchAid (DCA) Kenya is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Community Liaison Assistant (MEAL) in the location outlined below to support the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities across DCA projects in Kakuma. The role focuses on supporting data collection, analysis, reporting, accountability mechanisms and learning processes that strengthen programme quality and evidence-based decision-making.

The post is ideal for a dynamic, proactive young graduate who is passionate about data, accountability, community engagement, and humanitarian and development programming.

Duty Station: Kakuma, Turkana County
Reports to: MEAL Officer
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

A. Support to MEAL Systems and Processes

Assist in the implementation of project MEAL plans under the guidance of the MEAL Officer.
Support the development, testing and deployment of data collection tools.
Assist in data entry, verification, cleaning and organization of project datasets.
Support tracking and monitoring of project indicators.
Contribute to the preparation of MEAL reports, dashboards and data summaries.
Maintain organized records of MEAL documentation and databases.

B. Monitoring, Data Collection and Reporting

Conduct field visits to monitor project activities and collect quantitative and qualitative data.
Support regular assessments, monitoring exercises, post-monitoring activities and evaluations.
Assist in maintaining Indicator Performance Trackers (IPTs) and other project monitoring systems.
Document success stories, lessons learned and significant changes from project interventions.
Support the organization and facilitation of learning and reflection sessions at field level.
Ensure timely and accurate collection and submission of field data.

C. Accountability and Community Feedback

Support the operation of the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM).
Receive, record, categorize and track beneficiary feedback and complaints.
Ensure confidential and timely handling of community feedback in line with DCA accountability standards.
Conduct community awareness sessions on available feedback channels and response mechanisms.
Support regular analysis of feedback trends and preparation of accountability reports.
Promote beneficiary participation and accountability throughout project implementation.

D. Learning, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices and project achievements.
Assist in compiling learning products and knowledge-sharing materials.
Provide logistical and administrative support during MEAL trainings, workshops and data collection exercises.
Support field teams and partners in understanding and applying MEAL tools and processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of programme quality through evidence-driven learning.

E. Coordination and Collaboration

Work closely with project officers, field assistants and partner MEAL focal persons to support effective data flow and reporting.
Participate in project meetings, field visits, assessments and review sessions.
Collaborate with programme teams to strengthen monitoring and accountability practices.
Support coordination of field data collection and reporting activities across project locations.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Economics, Information Management, or a related field.

Technical Skills

Basic understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) principles.
Experience or familiarity with data collection and management tools such as KoboCollect, ODK, CommCare, Excel or related platforms.
Ability to collect, clean, organize and analyze data accurately.
Good report-writing and documentation skills.
Knowledge of accountability and feedback mechanisms is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to interact respectfully with refugee and host community populations.
Demonstrated integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Experience

(Any of the following is desirable but not mandatory for a graduate-level role.)

Experience supporting data collection, surveys, monitoring activities or research assignments.
Experience working with communities in humanitarian or development settings.
Previous internship, volunteer or project experience related to MEAL, research or programme support.
Familiarity with digital data collection systems and reporting processes.

Personal Attributes

Passion for learning, data and evidence-based programming.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse communities.
Positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
Commitment to accountability, transparency and safeguarding principles.

Child Protection, Safeguarding & PSEA

The Community Liaison Assistant (MEAL) must adhere to all organizational safeguarding, Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policies and will be required to report any concerns immediately.

Apply: Community Liaison Assistant - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) - Intranet DCA

Climate Advocacy Officer

DanChurchAid (DCA) is seeking to recruit a competent, experienced and motivated Kenyan National for the position of Climate Advocacy Officer. The position is based in Nairobi – with possible shorter international travels.

While the Climate Advocacy Officer will work from the Kenya office under the day-to-day oversight of the DCA Kenya Country Director and with logistical support from the country office, the role is embedded within a headquarters-led team and will report functionally to DCA’s Global Climate Lead, based in Copenhagen.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Climate Advocacy Officer will be responsible for implementation of global advocacy activities, identified and prepared in collaboration with the DCA climate advocacy team, and the Global Climate Lead.

Key responsibilities:

Research, monitoring and strategic analysis of international climate politics.

Participation and engagement in relevant networks, alliances, and with DCA partners.
Contact and dialogue with duty bearers and other relevant stakeholders.
In cooperation with the DCA climate team, planning and implementation of advocacy activities and events.
Practical and logistical tasks in relation to advocacy activities.
Contribution to project related tasks, including budget and project management, monitoring and reporting.

Required Education and Experience

Education:

The ideal candidate should be a holder of a university degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Studies, Geography, Natural Resource Management, Communication, Project Management, or another relevant field required.

Experience:

The ideal candidate should:

Have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in climate change related advocacy.
Have experience of international collaboration or networks.
Have strong skills in communication.
Have practical and demonstrable experience in planning and implementation of advocacy related activities and events.

Other Competencies

The candidate should also have:

The ability to work independently, and to collaborate in teams.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Self-motivation, creativity, and the ability to perform without close supervision.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Experience in project management.
The right to work in Kenya. The position is for a Kenyan national, based in Kenya.

About DCA: DanChurchAid (DCA) is an international faith-based development NGO, with headquarters in Denmark. Internationally DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance as well as other climate related networks and alliances.

DCA’s climate advocacy is based on a dialogue approach, and informal stakeholder management, where the ambition is to deliver concrete advocacy results, which have an impact for rightsholders affected by climate change.

For more information on DCA, please visit www.danchurchaid.org

DCA offers: The position is for a period of 12 months. DCA offers a competitive salary package (salary, insurance, and benefits) in accordance to experience and the DCA Kenya salary scale and National Employee Handbook.

The position is part of the DCA global climate advocacy team, working with colleagues in different countries and continents.

How to Apply

The deadline for applications is 7th August 2025.