Position Title: ECCR Officer
Duty Station: Busia, with travel within Busia and Kilifi counties
Reports to: KSA Projects and Partnerships Manager
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
About Us:
The Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) is an educational Movement for young people, which provides non-formal education that complements the core-curriculum offered in our educational institutions. Founded in 1910 and registered under an Act of Parliament Cap 219, KSA is a dynamic, inclusive, and impactful organization that nurtures young people into responsible, disciplined, and service-oriented citizens.
About the Role
To ensure our programs don’t just adapt but thrive, we are looking for a visionary and technical leader to step into the role of Environment, Climate Change, and Resilience (ECCR) Officer and be the link between high-level sustainability strategies and real-world impact.
KSA is seeking for a motivated and technically skilled ECCR Officer to provide guidance on sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation and agroforestry.
Working closely with the KSA Project Manager, M&E Officers and Partners, the officer will support resilience-building initiatives by developing, implementing and monitoring projects that strengthen rural livelihoods, improve food security and promote sustainable land management (SALM).
Key Responsibilities
- Technical advice: Advise partners and stakeholders on SALM, agroforestry, biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- Methodology implementation: Ensure organizational policies, methodologies and guidelines are followed in field operations.
- Quality assurance: Review workplans, reports and new proposals to ensure quality and alignment with project objectives, with a focus on projects in Busia and Kilifi.
- Advocacy and networking: Represent the organization in climate-related forums to strengthen its positioning in agroforestry and resilience.
- Capacity building: Empower partners to improve livelihoods through agroforestry value chains and sustainable energy technologies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
- At least 3 years’ practical experience in sustainable land management, agroforestry or agricultural extension.
- Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture.
- Demonstrated skills in data collection and report writing.
- Willingness to travel regularly within Busia and Kilifi counties.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications to hr@kenyascouts.org quoting “ECCR Officer” in the subject line, by 19th November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.