NGO Jobs in Kenya - SIMBA Project

SIMBA (Anti-Human Trafficking) Project
 
Are you interested in a job with a difference? 

Would you like to work for a Faith Based Organisation that fights for social justice and seeks to meet the needs of the marganilised and disadvantaged?

Then come and work for The Salvation Army!
 

The Community Development and Health Office of The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory seeks to recruit qualified persons to the positions of Research Manager & Field Coordinator for our SIMBA Project. 

This project aims to raise awareness, undertake research and build resilient communities in order to prevent human trafficking.

Research Manager (Commencing May 2015)
 
As the person who will have the general management responsibility for this project, your main role will be to oversee all the activities. 

You will also be required to develop both primary and secondary research which will help enable The Salvation Army and other stakeholders plan their services and programmes in the fight against human trafficking. 

This position requires a high standard of professionalism and precision in research in order to effectively raise awareness. 

This is a one year contract, with potential to renew depending on funding, impact of project and personal performance.

Minimum Professional Requirements:
  • Completed an honours degree in a strongly research based discipline at a reputable university;
  • Post-graduate degree is highly desirable
  • Experience of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Excellent written English and report-writing skills
  • •Basic statistical knowledge and application
  • At least 1 year experience working in research capacity for NGO or FBO. Experience in a community development or social action project will be an advantage.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including Excel)
Field Coordinator (Commence Aug 2015)
 
The general role is to guide various communities to become Active Communities Against Trafficking. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the community awareness and training component of this project, offering specific technical advice on anti-trafficking and cross cutting issues such as gender based violence and HIV/AIDS. 

A high focus of the work will be with men and boys at community level. 

This position is based in Mtito Andei but you will be required to spend time in Nairobi and Namanga on a regular basis.. 

Travel to communities around the country will also be an important component of this role. 

This is a one year contract, with potential to renew depending on funding, impact of project and personal performance.
 
Minimum Professional Qualification
  • Ability to organize and facilitate training using the participatory methodologies.
  • Good knowledge of issues related to anti-human trafficking & community development
  • Excellent organisational skills, the ability to think logically and problem solve
  • The ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings; from the village to the boardroom
  • A degree level education or equivalent experience in related subject
General Requirements & experience for both posts:
  • Good knowledge of issues related to anti-human trafficking & community development 
  • Proven experience liaising with a range of people including government agencies, NGOs and academic institutions
  • Fluent written and verbal English and Kiswahili language skills.
  • Must be in sympathy with the values of The Salvation Army
Application Details:
 

Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV, including telephone contact and details of at least 3 professional referees, via email to kenya_projects@kya.salvationarmy.org by 21st March 2015.