OVC Officer
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Head Office (Kisumu)
Closing Date: 9th January, 2013
Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit an OVC Officer to perform the functions
outlined below;Main Purpose and Scope
The OVC Officer will be responsible for providing technical
support and guidance to the affiliates and their constituent groups where this
is applicable, to ensure sustainable OVC service delivery.
She/he will support the affiliates to facilitate, promote and
ensure that the activities of the groups are linked to other locally available
services within the government and other civil society organizations.
She/he will provide close supportive supervision and spot-checks
to beneficiary and service delivery points (Schools, OF Service centres,
communities etc).
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build
collaborative relationships within and outside Omega Foundation
fraternity, particularly with the Ministry of Health; Ministry of Gender,
Culture and Social Services; Ministry of Education and other stakeholders,
and the donor communities.
- Facilitate,
guide and direct the CBOs in a proactive approach to planning and address
identified OVC and caregiver needs.
- Document
all services provided to OVC and caregivers including lessons learnt, best
practices, and case studies of most Significant Change sharing with
partners for replication and up-scaling.
- Participate,
on behalf of the program manager, in county/local level AACs or other
forums as may be appropriate.
- Collate
timely OVC monthly and quarterly progress reports ensuring quality
standards are met.
- Plan
and oversee implementation of the education support to Omega supported
OVC.
- Develop
detailed annual work-plan for OVC Care and support in the program
implementation sites and participates in project evaluations and
assessments.
- In
consultation with the Program Manager, M&E officer and other
stakeholders, develop and implement OVC focused M & E tools friendly
to all implementing stakeholders/ partners.
- Facilitate
needs assessments, survey design, data gathering and analysis, needs
prioritization, strategy development, program design, supervision,
monitoring and evaluation, training, and project redesign as appropriate.
- Provide
coordination for all OVC care and support activities including the
establishment and supervision of affiliates involved in OVC work.
- Coordinate
implementation of OVC care programs with affiliates, and strengthen
affiliate capacity to carry out sustainable OVC care and support programs.
- Coordinate
identification and support of OVC in the continuum of care, promoting
mentorship for creating future leadership
- Coordinate
stigma reduction activities and work to get rid of obstacles to accessing
health services.
- Plan
for and undertake follow-up trainings for area community care coalitions
and stakeholders.
- Plan
and oversee capacity building of care-givers on community home-based
support.
Critical Competencies
The incumbent must have strong analytical skills; have excellent
interpersonal; communication, strong results orientation, organizational,
creative and multitasking ability.
Proficient in Project Cycle management, aptitude for report writing and willing to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)
Qualifications
Proficient in Project Cycle management, aptitude for report writing and willing to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)
Qualifications
- Bachelors’
degree in Social work, or any other Social Development studies, or Diploma
level education in Social work and community development..
- At
least two years of experience in community development work preferably in
the field of community health with Orphans and Vulnerable Children
- Knowledge
and experience with NGO operations and community-based programming.
- Psychosocial
support and life skills training experience will be an added advantage.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills, especially with community-based
groups.
- Knowledge
and use of computer (MS office and Excel).
- Ability
to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team is essential.
- Must
demonstrate sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural
setting
Desirable Characteristics
- Mature
and professional composure.
- Highest
level of honesty and integrity.
- Desire
to develop personally/professionally, willingness to learn, develop new
skills, and take on more responsibilities.
- Openness
to working in a flexible work environment with fast evolving systems and
procedures.
- High
level of initiative in improving the organization’s working environment.
- Results
oriented to the point that the person is willing to engage hands-on with
duties of all variety.
Terms & Conditions
Applicants MUST quote current and expected salary.
One year contract – renewable depending on performance and
availability of funds.
IT Intern
Reports To: Data Officer
Location: Head Office (Kisumu)
Closing Date: 9th January, 2013
Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit an Intern to perform the functions outlined below;
Main Purpose and Scope
Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit an Intern to perform the functions outlined below;
Main Purpose and Scope
Omega Foundation is increasingly relying on computer systems in
all areas of its operations and decision-making processes.
It is therefore crucial to ensure the correct running and
maintenance of its IT system. The IT technical support intern will monitor and
maintain the computer systems and networks of Omega Foundation.
The incumbent will support the installation and configure
computer/IT systems, diagnose hardware/software faults and solve technical and
applications problems.
This work will need the person to have an understanding on how
information systems are used and applying technical knowledge related to
computer hardware or software.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Installing,
testing and upgrading new software from time to time
- Ensuring
the anti-virus software is installed, properly configured, regularly
updated and working properly on all PC and server stations
- Maintaining
server and network hardware
- Supporting
the roll-out of new applications and Setting up hardware.
- Checking
new computer equipment and installing as per requirements.
- Maintaining
computer peripheral equipment e.g. printers, scanners and projectors
- Maintaining
wireless networks, desktop and server computers
- Providing
technical support for hardware and software issues in the office
- Setting
up and maintaining backup system for file servers and in-office desktop
computers
- Participate
in data entry and perform data cleaning.
- Monitoring
and maintaining computer systems and networks;
- Setting
up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues;
- Providing
support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;
- Conducting
electrical safety checks on computer/IT equipment
- Testing
and evaluating new technology;
- Installing
and configuring computer systems
Critical Competencies
The incumbent must be knowledgeable in use of computers and
accessing internet resources and have excellent interpersonal; communication,
strong results orientation, organizational, creative, multitasking and
analytical skills.
Ability to facilitate staff trainings will be a desired
advantage.
Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)
Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)
Qualifications
A minimum of a Diploma IT, Computer Science and demonstrable
experience in IT support, data entry and management.
Skills required
Skills required
- Experience
in Database use and Data management,
- Communication
and analytical skills,
- Computer
proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including
advanced skills especially statistical analysis using SPSS, Ms Access,
Excel, Epi Info, among others,
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision and within strict timelines,
Economic Empowerment Officer
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Head Office (Kisumu)
Closing Date: 9th January, 2013
Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit an Economic Empowerment Officer to perform the functions outlined below;
Main Purpose and Scope
Omega Foundation is seeking to recruit an Economic Empowerment Officer to perform the functions outlined below;
Main Purpose and Scope
The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support and
guidance to the affiliates and their constituent groups where this is
applicable, to ensure vibrant and sound enterprises exist and grow to meet
market demands and increase household incomes.
She/he will support the affiliates to facilitate, promote and
ensure that the activities of the groups are linked to other locally available
services within the government and other civil society organizations.
She/he will provide close supportive supervision and spot-checks
to beneficiary and service delivery points (Schools, OF Service centres,
communities etc).
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate,
appraise and mentor Staff, CBOs and individuals in pursuit of
economic freedom,
- Assist
OF, affiliates and individuals in the identification of economic
opportunities in various value-chains
- Facilitate
entrepreneurship skills transfer for program staff, partners, affiliates
and stakeholders through trainings and other necessary means.
- Provide
technical support to staff of affiliates to ensure quality and timely
implementation of all program activities;
- Initiate
linkage to micro-finance and other lending institutions for enterprise
sustainability
- Work
closely with advocacy department at OF to mount lobby and advocacy
initiatives targeting microfinance and other lending institutions for
friendlier loaning services to CBOs, Support groups and individual
enterprises.
- Preparation
of timely monthly, quarterly and end of year reports for the program;
develop work plans, project briefs, case stories and other documentation
that will result into quality reporting, profiling and lessons sharing for
enhancing the program strategy.
- Facilitate
the development, preparation and review of entrepreneurship training materials
as appropriate (hand outs, exercises, presentations etc)
- Through
regular needs assessment targeting OF supported schools and other OVC
institutions, identify potential IGA opportunities for funding to ensure
program sustainability.
- Commission
and coordinate surveys, appraisals, reviews and operation research
activities towards learning and showcasing best practice in OF economic
empowerment programming,
- Establish
business and market linkages for OF, affiliates and individuals producing
goods or offering services to increase productivity and incomes
- Provide
support to CBO focal persons to ensure effective implementation of project
activities, follow up, and mentor project beneficiaries to enhance success
of new and ongoing enterprises
- Conduct
routine field visits to affiliates and business visits for project
beneficiaries to offer technical assistance to support implementation and
monitor achievement of project outcomes.
Critical Competencies
The incumbent must have strong analytical skills; have excellent
interpersonal communication skills; strong results orientation; as well as
impeccable organizational, creative and multitasking ability.
Proficiency in Project cycle management; aptitude for report writing and willingness to work under pressure and within tight deadlines will be added advantage.
Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)
Proficiency in Project cycle management; aptitude for report writing and willingness to work under pressure and within tight deadlines will be added advantage.
Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)
Qualifications
- Bachelors’
degree or Diploma level education in Business Management /Entrepreneurship
studies, Social work and or community development.
- At
least 2 years of experience in community development work preferably in
the field of enterprise development
- Knowledge
and experience with NGO operations and community-based programming
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills, especially with community-based
groups.
- Knowledge
and Use of computer (Ms Office)
- Ability
to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team is essential
- Must
demonstrate sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural
setting
Skills required
- Mature
and professional composure
- Highest
level of honesty and integrity
- Desire
to develop personally/professionally, willingness to learn, develop new
skills, and take on more responsibilities.
- Openness
to working in a flexible work environment with fast evolving systems and
Procedures
- High
level of initiative in improving the organization’s working environment
- Results
oriented to the point that the person is willing to engage hands-on with
duties of all variety
Terms & Conditions
Applicants MUST quote current and expected salary.
One year contract – renewable depending on performance and
availability of funds.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit application with CV and testimonials to:
The Human Resources Office,
Omega Foundation,
P.O. Box 3246-40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.
Deadline: 9th January, 2013.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit application with CV and testimonials to:
The Human Resources Office,
Omega Foundation,
P.O. Box 3246-40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.
Deadline: 9th January, 2013.
E-mail applications
should be addressed to info@omegafoundation.or.ke and copy to omegafoundation384@gmail.com