FIELD FACILITATORS (THREE POSITIONS)

Floresta is looking for three passionate, community-based Field Facilitators. The facilitators will support the field-level implementation of Floresta's integrated programme activities in the watersheds. The positions will involve extensive travel within rural target areas and will contribute to building economic resilience, environmental sustainability and spiritual growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Community Mobilisation and Field Operations

• Mobilise community stakeholders to participate in meetings, training sessions and programme activities.
• Coordinate field visits, monitor implementation progress and maintain effective working relationships with community structures.
• Identity emerging community needs and implementation challenges and document these issues.

2. Environmental and Climate Resilience

• Educate and support communities in sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, agroforestry and climate resilience.
• Facilitate community-led tree planting, soil conservation, waste management and other locally appropriate environmental initiatives.
• Facilitate Farmer Field Schools, support agricultural trials and collect data on their performance and results.
• Support communities to identify and implement practical responses to environmental and climate-related challenges.

3. Economic Empowerment and Savings Groups

• Mobilise, establish and mentor Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA/SILC).
• Facilitate training in financial literacy, group governance, leadership, group dynamics and conflict resolution.
• Monitor savings-group performance, review ledger books, support annual share-out processes and promote accurate financial record-keeping.
• Strengthen groups financial management and sustainability to enhance household economic resilience.

4. Spiritual Integration and Community Care

• Facilitate holistic discipleship, Bible studies and contextualised reflection sessions.
• Promote values of biblical stewardship, integrity, unity and hope within groups.
• Provide basic mentorship, pastoral care and moral support to community members.
• Network with local churches and faith leaders to align community work with spiritual goals.

5. Monitoring, Data and Reporting

• Collect data from community volunteers and submit accurate weekly and monthly field reports.
• Gather community feedback, case studies, success stories and media/photographic evidence.
• Support the collection and documentation of programme results, lessons learned and community feedback.
• Maintain accurate field records and report emerging implementation challenges and risks to Programme Officers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A diploma in Community Development, Agriculture, Forestry, Social Work, Theology or a related field.
• At least two years of practical field experience in community development, preferably involving rural communities, savings groups, environmental conservation or agricultural programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with rural communities and community-based groups.
• Experience facilitating community training, Farmer Field Schools, savings groups or other participatory development activities will be an advantage.
• Good working proficiency in English and knowledge of at least one of the local languages, Tonga or Tumbuka.
• A valid motorcycle riding licence and the ability to travel safely across rugged rural terrain.