position title
fws Farm Manager
team
Kesho Krew /
fws Permaculture Team
position purpose
To counterpart with Tanzanian staff and residents in the sustainable management and development of the Kesho Leo farms and environmental systems; while developing opportunities for economic sustainability and education.
responsibilities
- Counterpart with local staff regarding the development and maintenance of Kesho Leo’s environmental and permaculture systems.
- Understand and implement the concepts of permaculture and environmental sustainability.
- From the Kesho Leo farms, strive to meet productive living needs through the production of 100% of food, water, energy and shelter needs for the residents of Kesho Leo.
- Develop and maintain economically viable and sustainable small business systems with the approval of the fws board, via the Program Proposal system.
- Provide and manage permaculture education opportunities for Kesho Leo residents, staff and the wider community.
- Research innovative and locally appropriate permaculture solutions from Tanzania and abroad to meet the fws goals.
- Achieve all goals in an environmentally sustainable fashion while assisting in community development.
- Formally report monthly to the fws Permaculture Manager and maintain informal communication at other appropriate intervals.
- Work with the fws Permaculture Team as appropriate.
- Work and live harmoniously and productively with other volunteers.
- Provide site tours to visitors, residents, volunteers and others are times arranged by the Kesho Leo Manager.
- Provide information (written and photographic) to the fws Australia Communications team outlining the work being undertaken so it may be used for promotional and fundraising purposes.
- Provide information to the fws Australia Grants team as required for related grant applications or grants reporting.
- Be willing to partake in email, phone or TV interviews as the fws Australia Media team is able to arrange them, outlining the work being undertaken.
- Work with fws Sponsorships Program Manager to facilitate the creation of any material required for the marketing/maintenance of fws’s various sponsorship programs.
key performance indicators
- Through a counterpart arrangement assist in the educational and managerial development of Tanzanian staff.
- Sustainably increase production of the Kesho Leo farms.
- Research and put to the fws board for approval via an fws Program Proposal Form at least two permaculture based, economically viable business opportunities. Develop them.
- Ensure that regular permaculture education opportunities exist for residents and that at least four community education opportunities occur per year.
liaise with
- Tanzanian Farm Manager
- fws Permaculture Manager
- fws Kesho Leo Manager
- Tanzanian local staff, community and residents
- Tanzanian Kesho Leo Assistance Manager
- Other fws volunteers, based both in Tanzania and in Australia
report to
- fws Permaculture Manager
- fws Kesho Leo Manager
time
Full time
term
12-month posting (including 4 weeks leave)
location
Arusha region, Tanzania, East Africa
pre-package
- Free accommodation (on-site)
- Monthly stipend
skills & requirements
- A good understanding of sustainable production and living.
- Practical experience and knowledge of organic farming and/or gardening.
- Completion of a Permaculture Design Certificate.
- An understanding of the operation and principles involved in systems such as compost toilets, biodigesters, rainwater harvesting and/or solar is an advantage.
- Experience of travel or living in developing countries.
- An understanding of rural and community development in developing countries.
- Experience in providing education opportunities.
- Formal qualifications are an advantage.
- Intermediate computer skills.
personal qualities
- Flexible, open-minded and able to adapt to changing and often challenging situations while living in Tanzania.
- Excellent communication skills to assist in working with a broad range of staff including English and non-English speaking Tanzanians and international volunteers.
- A passion for environmental protection and sustainable agricultural development, and an understanding of the importance of this in developing countries.
- An ability to work as a diverse team, yet be independently driven and lead when required.
- Effective problem solving and organisational skills.
- Cross-cultural understanding and a desire to learn Kiswahili, the local language.
- Personal fitness and health.
keen to keep the kesho farms green and growing?
Email
osvolunteer@foodwatershelter.org.au.