The Field Officer for the Seaweed Socio-enterprise Project (SESEP) will work under the

supervision of the Program Coordinator and support the day-to-day implementation of

activities in the Seaweed Socio-Enterprise Program. This role is field-based and will focus

on mobilization, training, monitoring, and community engagement with women and youth

seaweed farmers.

1. Community Mobilization and Engagement

• Mobilize women and youth seaweed farmers in target communities.
• Build strong relationships with beneficiaries, local leaders, and cooperatives.
• Facilitate regular community meetings and awareness sessions.

2. Program Implementation Support

• Assist in executing planned activities at the field level, including training, production, and processing of seaweed.
• Provide on-site technical guidance to farmers in line with best practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of program inputs and resources to beneficiaries.

3. Training and Capacity Building

• Support the delivery of training sessions on seaweed farming, entrepreneurship, and

cooperative/group management.

• Mentor beneficiaries on financial literacy, VSLA/VICOBA, and small business management.
• Share knowledge on sustainable harvesting and environmental conservation practices.

4. Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect field data on seaweed production, processing, and sales.
• Monitor program progress against agreed targets and report challenges promptly.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and community feedback.

5. Logistics & Administration

• Maintain accurate beneficiary records and attendance registers.
• Assist in preparing activity budgets, field requisitions, and retirements.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, meetings, and field visits.

6. Quality Assurance and Control

• Monitor compliance with quality standards in seaweed farming and processing.
• Ensure safety and hygiene protocols are observed during value addition activities.
• Report any deviations from agreed standards to the Program Coordinator.

7. Partnership and Stakeholder Coordination 

• Liaise with village leaders, ward officials, and relevant government departments.
• Represent the organization at community-level meetings and events.
• Strengthen linkages between farmers, cooperatives, and market actors. 

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Marine Science, Business, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in field-level project implementation, preferably in livelihoods, enterprise, or community-based programs.
• Strong understanding of seaweed farming and/or value chain development is an added

advantage.

• Willingness to work in rural and coastal areas with frequent field travel. 

• MS Excel

• Knowlege of Data Collection softwares such as SurveyCTO, ODK and Kobo Toolbox

• MS Word

• Research and report writing

• Communication Skills