Project Officer - Regal-IR (4) Positions
Organizational Context
Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community
well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work,
providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
Adeso has been strengthening rural livelihood and delivering innovative humanitarian aid and development programs for the past 20 years.
Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Our present donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, and UNICEF, among others.
Adeso is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth.
Employment with Adeso offers opportunities for personal growth and development.
Project Summary
The REGAL-IR program is a 5 year initiative aiming to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by strengthening social, economic, and environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning communities in Kenya’s arid lands.
It has six strategic objectives including diversifying livelihoods, improving value chain inclusiveness, natural Resource management, conflict management, disaster risk reduction, and improving nutrition.
The program will be based in Isiolo County and implementing activities in Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana.
Position Purpose
- Facilitate
the targeting of groups to be engaged in Adeso REGAL-IR Livelihoods,
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Natural Resource Management
(NRM)activities
- To
define the project objectives and ensure quality control throughout the
project life cycle
- Monitoring,
evaluation, activity reporting and documentation
- Organise
and implement capacity building activities for Community/Community Groups
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
- Assisting
the project team in implementing, monitoring, reporting and evaluating the
REGAL-IR project.
- Organize
and participate in rapid assessments targeting Farmers/Community/Community
Groups in either Isiolo/Garissa/Turkana/Wajir/Marsabit Counties to
identify possible support.
- Ensure
that the selection process of Farmers/Community/Community Groups to be
supported under REGAL-IR is clear and transparent.
- Assist
the Project Manager (DPM) in organizing project related workshops and
meetings.
- Keep
a diary of the planned interventions for each group with a clear schedule
of planned activities
- Support
assessments and baseline-surveys for Farmers/Community/Community Groups
targeted under REGAL-IR.
- Develop
and maintain proper data of Farmers/Community/Community Groups supported
under REGAL-IR.
- Working
with Project Managers/DRR Coordinator, plan and implement capacity
building activities that will ensure sustainability in the long term.
- Prepare
and submit quality monthly reports on Farmers/Community/Community Groups
activities highlighting against planned achievement, impacts and
recommendations.
- Take
lead in developing and submitting Success stories /case-studies and
lessons-learnt based on the Farmers/Community/Community Groups activities
- In
liaison with the Project Manager/DRR Coordinator ensure quality monitoring
tools are developed to track impacts/effects of the interventions.
- Working
closely with the Technical Advisor /DRR Coordinator, establish detailed
data on the beneficiaries including, location, trainings and support
provided.
- Liaise
regularly with communities, elders, local authorities and other agencies
operational in project counties in North Eastern Kenya to ensure coordination
and effective implementation of intervention activities.
- If
required carry out needs assessment or monitoring missions within North
Eastern Kenya or outside of your duty station on a range of sectors and
provide feedback.
- Ensure
that all records pertaining to this project are properly completed and
stored.
- Translate
conversations and documents for non-local language speaking staff to
English when required.
- Ensure
that Adeso expertise in areas such as Gender and HIV/AIDS are mainstreamed
in all REGAL-IR activities
- Attend
relevant coordination meetings with other stakeholders at field level
- Any
other duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- University
degree and or Diploma in Agriculture, Livestock, micro-entrepreneurship,
Natural Resource Management (NRM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) or a
related livelihoods field and 2 years experience working in similar
projects.
- Minimum
2 years with NGO/ Government or United Nations (UN) experience at national
level is required.
- Ability
to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is essential
(fluency specified County dominant language is an added advantage.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
working relations with a team.
- Proficiency
in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, power
point, etc.
- Ability
to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort.
How to apply:
Application Process
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
Application Process
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of
building resilience and economic growth in Africa, please submit your
application to jobs@adesoafrica.org quoting the position in the email subject
matter by March 11th 2013.
Each application should be addressed to the African Development Solutions (Adeso), Human Resources Manager and include the following:
Each application should be addressed to the African Development Solutions (Adeso), Human Resources Manager and include the following:
- An
updated CV
- An
application letter which should include remuneration requirements and
contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal opportunity employer