Mercy Corps
exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build
secure, productive and just communities.
Driven by
local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places
with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the
opportunities they deserve.
Field Officer - Nandi
County
Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps is implementing the
Rift Valley Yes Youth Can Program in Uasin Gishu, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi,
Elgeyo marakwet, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot Counties.
In Central
Province, the program covers Kiambu and Muranga Counties. The primary objective
of Yes Youth Can is to Support the capabilities of youth and youth
Organizations as agents of positive change in their communities to strengthen
Kenya post-election recovery.
Mercy Corps
works toward this objective by
mobilizing and formation of youth Representative structures from the
grassroots level to County, Civic education and Life skills trainings, Youth
Employability assessments and entrepreneurship trainings, Gender assessments
and building strong foundations for youth to contribute to a prosperous
Society.
General Position Summary: The Field officer will have
extensive experience in managing Youth empowerment Programs/Civic engagement.
He/she will be locally-hired and based at the respective county.
He/she will
have responsibility for day-to-day field work in implementation of program
activities, mobilization, formation and monitoring of village bunges trainings
and youth empowerment events.
Essential Job Functions:
- To work closely with all the program staff in implementation of the program.
- To mobilize the youth in the community and contribute to the formation and monitoring of village bunges.
- To build the capacity of the village youth bunges/CBF in proposal writing, business plans, action plans and resource mapping
- To work closely with the CBF in designing and implementing the County work plans.
- To organize trainings, program review and field visits in conjunction with the CBF boards and bunge presidents. ,
- To collect program data accurately and forward the same to the office timely.
- To assist in the implementation of all program activities
- To prepare accurate and timely monitoring and field reports and other project documentation as required.
- Maintain proper project/Program files
- To network with the local administration and other stakeholders and the grassroots level
- To represent the organization in meetings at the grass root level
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Capacity Building Specialist
Works Directly With:
Program Manager, Youth Enterprise Specialist, Administration/ Logistics
Officer, Communications Officer, Finance Officer
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience working with NGOs/CBO’s in civic engagement, Youth Empowerment and economic development projects
- Degree in Community development, economic development or related field or diploma with over 3 years’ experience.
- Commitment to working with youth and vulnerable groups in need, regardless of race, tribe, religion or gender;
- Understanding of working with local partners;
- Good problem solving, written and oral communication skills;
- Strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili and the local dialect.
- Ability to work without constant supervision and as part of a mixed team;
- Good knowledge of MS Office software such as Excel, Word, and Access;
Success Factors:
- Must be a resident in the county where he is applying for.
- Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, take direction, assume leadership, and make rational decisions while working remotely from country leadership;
- Effective communication and team-building skills;
- High motivation for working in Youth empowerment and economic development with a focus on youth
- Initiative and adaptability
- Independent of any political groupings
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should
submit on or before July 18, 2014 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent
supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org
Applicants
must clearly indicate on the email subject; the position and location they are
applying for, e.g “Field Officer-Nandi County”
Applications
without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified. Please do
not attach any certificates.
(ONLY
Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)
NB: Mercy Corps does not charge any fee
at any stage of recruitment process.
