Vacancy for Program Assistant
Duty Station: Kakuma
Reporting to: Program Manager
Project Background / Description:
Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of vulnerable communities with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers.
FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw
audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and
well-being.Duty Station: Kakuma
Reporting to: Program Manager
Project Background / Description:
Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of vulnerable communities with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers.
FilmAid International has operational presence in Kakuma refugee camp and is one of UNHCR’s Implementing partners. Currently FilmAid is implementing a variety of projects with funding support from UNHCR and the US government through Bureau of Population and Migration (BPRM).
These projects generally correspond to FilmAid’s core response areas of Health, Protection and Community services and involve production and dissemination of various videos.
FilmAid is looking to recruit a Program Assistant with the general objective to provide program implementation support to FilmAid’s field programs in Kakuma. The Program Assistant reports to the Program Manager and will fulfill the following functions
Key responsibilities:
- Form
messaging committees in Kakuma refugee camps comprising relevant
stakeholders – UNHCR, implementing partners, GoK and refugee community
representatives
- Meet
regularly with FilmAid messaging committee in Kakuma refugee camp, which
will comprise of members from the refugee community, UNHCR and partner
agencies staff and involve them in all phases of the project. The program
assistant will work closely with a script writer/drama director and other
relevant program staff in discussing with the messaging committee various
issues of concern and also identify approaches to addressing these
problems within the communities.
- Conduct
Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with various members of the community –
religious leaders, community leaders, youth (both in and out of school),
women, girls, and parents on the topical issues
- Adapting
information gathered from meetings with the messaging committee, focus
group discussions and other reviewed data into film treatments and
structures in consultation with the relevant Kakuma program staff.
- Together
with relevant Kakuma program staff, and drama director, select actors,
interviewees, and locations, and organize for the recording of soundtracks
for the films. The program assistant is expected to work in a
participatory manner to ensure timely and efficient execution of the
project.
- Coordinate
the scripting of the short films by liaising with the script writer, the
community, the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator and other relevant
staff and ensuring a participatory approach in the development of the
films.
- Together
with the Program Manager, ensure that final video products are to the satisfactory
standards and are approved by project staff and both the messaging and
advisory committees
- Develop
a facilitation guide for the films to be produced, and conduct
facilitation skills training for the incentive staff on using the guide
developed.
- Design
information and dissemination plans for the films developed to ensure
coverage of all areas and variety of target groups
- Work
closely with the Program Manager in providing regular updates of the
production and dissemination through quantitative and qualitative reports.
- Work
with the field staff in keeping accurate statistics of daytime and evening
screening attendances
- Monitor
and collect feedback on production and dissemination activities.
- Act
as the liaison between FilmAid, the refugee community and other agencies
in Kakuma on issues pertaining to information dissemination activities in
Kakuma.
- Compile
monthly update reports, donor / grant reports and other reports as maybe
required from time to time
- Support
monitoring and evaluation activities for programs.
- Participate
in the recruitment and induction of program and other support staff.
- Oversee
and authorize all Kakuma petty cash payments following FilmAid finance
procedures
- Be
familiar with both FilmAid and the Kenya Codes of conduct.
- Perform
other duties as may be required
Requirements:
- Must
be a Kenyan national.
- Bachelors
in relevant discipline (Film Production, Mass Communication/Media,
Community Media, Media Production Management an added advantage) with a
minimum of 3 years of media-based program experience.
or
- Diploma
in relevant discipline (Film Production, Mass Media, Community Media,
Media Production Management an added advantage) with a minimum 5 years of
media-based program experience.
- At
least 3 years demonstrable experience in managing education programs,
including experience in proposal writing and donor reporting.
- Strong
Monitoring and Evaluation skills required, in particular for the
development and analysis of baseline information and monitoring tools.
- Experience
in conducting rapid and other assessments.
- Experience
in budget management and knowledge of financial procedures required.
- Ability
to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft office applications.
- Ready
to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently
and as part of a team
- Ready
to work for long hours in a hardship area
- Team
player, excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Commitment
to humanitarian principles and action
jobskenya@filmaid.org.
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
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