Job Description
POSITION TITLE: DRR Field Officer – National Only
EMPLOYER: European Committee for Agricultural Training (CEFA)
DUTY STATION: West Pokot County, Kenya (exact location to be determined based on operational requirements)
GROSS SALARY: KES 45,000 – 70,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term appointment for one year with possibility of extension
EXPECTED START DATE: June 2026
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
CEFA – The European Committee for Training and Agriculture – is an Italian non-governmental organization established in 1972. Operating across Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, CEFA is committed to sustainable and inclusive development. The organization implements long-term programmes in agriculture, environment, education, gender equality, and human rights, working collaboratively with local communities and partner institutions.
CEFA's approach is grounded in the principles of participation, equality, and social justice. The organization focuses on empowering people – particularly women and youth – and building their capacity for self-reliance and sustainable development.
THE ROLE
As a DRR Field Officer, you will be positioned in West Pokot County to support CEFA's disaster risk reduction initiatives. Working directly within communities, you will be instrumental in implementing field-based activities that strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to disasters.
This is a field-based position requiring regular community engagement, coordination with local stakeholders, and hands-on implementation of project activities across West Pokot County.