Ministry of State for
Planning, National Development & Vision 2030
Busia County
Introduction
Introduction
PALWECO (Programme for
Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities) is a programme aiming at
reducing poverty, improving livelihoods and living standards of the population
of Busia County.
1. Administrative
Assistant
1 Position
Duties and
responsibilities
Reporting to the
Programme Director, the holder will,
- Carry
out daily administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Supervise
Office Secretary and Office Attendant
- Organise
and coordinate transportation and logistics for the programme staff.
- Supervise
the work of drivers, keep track on logbooks and keep records on fuel
consumption.
- Keep up
all HR related files on Programme staff.
- Assist
in staff recruitment as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Assist
in handling monthly work sheets of staff including record keeping.
- Handle
office equipment inventory list and its upkeep.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated
ability to work constructively in a team.
- Ability
to negotiate solutions to problems.
- Diploma
in Human Resource Management or equivalent
- At
least 3 years’ experience in office administration/finance
- Knowledge
of modern office procedures
- Demonstrated
skills with knowledge in most common computer applications
- Demonstrated
planning and organisation skills
- Good
written and oral communication skills
2. Community Facilitators
7 Positions
Duties and
responsibilities
Reporting to the
respective District Development Officers, the holder will,
- Organize
and publicize community meetings and bringing people together to discuss
issues relating to the services provided by the Programme
- Support
communities to access PALWECO services.
- Prepare
plans and implement activities with PALWECO’s Technical Advisers on
community empowerment and social development, agricultural value chains,
rural roads and market infrastructure.
- Lobby
and facilitate participatory activities in the field related to PALWECO.
- Ensure
that mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes of gender equality, HIV/AIDS,
rule of law, democracy, human rights and climate change are integrated
into field activities of PALWECO.
- Work
closely with District Technical Steering Group (DSTG) and keeping the
District Development Officers informed about essential field issues
related to the programme.
- Collaborate
with NGOs, CBOs and all district level department officers to support
their activities implemented under the programme.
- Support
community level planning to ensure that expected results of all the
programme components are achieved.
- Conduct
regular monitoring of field activities and report back to DDO for District
level monitoring purposes and to CTA/PALWECO for its M&E purposes.
- Write
field visit and monthly progress reports.
Requirements
- At
least a Bachelors degree in any of the following areas: Community
Development, Sociology, Social Work, Environmental Studies, Rural
Development, Agriculture, Gender, Anthropology or other related subjects.
- Highly
motivated, respected and willing to serve communities.
- Good
knowledge of the local social, cultural and administrative systems.
- Strong
coordination skills, with ability to manage projects for a variety of
stakeholders.
- Energetic
and decisive; demonstrates ability to work independently and meet
deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Strong
written and oral communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- Ability
to plan, organize and conduct community development and training
activities with high degree of professionalism.
- Ability
to work independently, as a team member, and work flexible hours when
needed.
- Ability
to effectively communicate with high and low- literacy populations.
- Team
and consensus building skills.
- Fluency
in at least one of the local languages is an advantage.
- Ability
to work in an ethnically diverse environment.
- Willingness
to ride a motor cycle.
3. Drivers
5 Positions
Duties and
responsibilities
Reporting to the
Administrative Assistant, the holder will,
- Drive
the vehicle for official purposes only
- Carry
out daily checks on the vehicle.
- Accurately
fill the vehicle mileage log on every trip made and ensure proper filing
is done;
- Ensure
safety procedures whenever handling a motor vehicle; includes ensuring
passenger safety and comfort;
- Update
the emergency contact document kept in the vehicle;
- Ensure
that equipment like first aid boxes, fire extinguishers, flash light, tow
ropes, jumper cables and other tools are always in a serviceable
condition;
- Adhere
to Kenya highway code and all traffic regulations while driving;
- Transport
PALWECO guests to and from the regional airports;
Qualifications and experience
- Possess
‘O’ levels (KCSE) with any other relevant post-secondary training
- Demonstrated
ability to work well in a team;
- Hold a
valid certificate of Good Conduct;
- Valid
drivers’ license (class BCE) with a clean driving tract record
- At
least four years driving experience in a busy environment both in urban
and rural areas;
- Experience
in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles preferred;
- Knowledge
of the local terrain and various routes within the Programme area.
4. Junior Expert in Agricultural Value Chains (AVC)
1 Position
Duties and
responsibilities
Reporting to the
Programme Technical Advisor of AVC, the holder will,
- Participate
in planning and implementation of agricultural activities supported by the
PALWECO programme
- Support
direct and indirect programme beneficiaries in the planning,
implementation and reporting on activities related to agricultural value
chains
- Assist
the Programme in monitoring and evaluation, as per Results Based
Management principles and frequent field visits
- Assist
in the capacity development of direct beneficiaries
- Participate
in other tasks deemed relevant for the implementation of the Programme.
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following areas: general agriculture, agribusiness,
economics, business management, food science and technology, nutrition.
- Four
years working experience in the field of his/her competence. Experience in
participative planning methods is desirable.
- Maximum
age of 32 years
- Good
communication and writing skills
- Fluency
in spoken English and Kiswahili
- Interest
and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment and in rural
conditions
- Pro-active
with ability to take initiative and work with a team.
Salaries for the above posts will be negotiated based on
qualification and experience.
Interested and
qualified candidates should send letters of application, CV accompanied with
copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials.
Candidates should
indicate their current position and expected remuneration.
Applications should be
in an envelope that clearly indicates the post applied for and sent to the
address below so as to reach him on or before 22nd June 2012 at 10.00 am
PALWECO
P.O. Box 306 -
50400,
Busia, Kenya,
Tel: 05522166
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.