Empowering communities for
sustainable development in Turkana County
Position: Peace Monitors
4 Positions
Duty Station: Todonyang, Kokuro, Lorumor and KibishSupervised By: Project Peace Coordinator
Supervises: N/A
SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non-profit
making indigenous organization with the head office in Lodwar town and
operating in Turkana County, mainly with the provision of clean water and
sanitation to the communities, education and child protection.
We are also involved in other
community development interventions such as land rights rights and livelihoods
in households in and around Turkana County where we have our project camps. It
also deals with civic education and promotes peace initiatives.
SAPCONE in collaboration with PACT
and Mercy Corps implementing Lake Turkana – South Omo cross border peace
Initiatives aims to contribute to creating conditions for durable peace and
secure livelihoods among the cross border pastoralist communities under PEACE
III a five – year project funded by USAID.
SAPCONE is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above positions
Job Purpose: SAPCONE shall recruit peace monitors to support
on-the-ground implementation of its various projects and activities; the Peace
Monitors shall be stationed and resident at the designated project sites and
shall be responsible for;
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- The mobilization of communities towards the
achievement of goals, objectives and activities planned for their
designated areas,
- Organizing, facilitating and overseeing all
peace building activities organized by SAPCONE in their designated
stations,
- Taking charge of all arrangements and
preparations of planned peace building activities for their specified
stations,
- Linking SAPCONE and the Ward Peace and
Development Committees and the respective Adakar/kraal Peace and
Development Committees through regular information sharing,
- The PM shall maintain Conflict
corridors’ Daily Peace/Conflict Incident Diary,
- Interpret to the communities, the
various SAPCONE programmes and activities and their implications and
responsibilities,
- Interpret to the communities any
resource material, data or reports produced by SAPCONE or any of its
agents for the purposes of public consumption within that locality,
- Taking all measures deemed appropriate and
necessary for the maintaining the vibrancy and cohesion of the Divisional
Peace and Development Committees and the Adakar Peace and Development
Committees,
- Developing Community Peace building Plans
(CPBPs) using tools developed by SAPCONE from time to time,
- Taking due care of SAPCONE properties
(computers, HF radio sets),
- The passage of regular early warning
information through all means deemed acceptable by SAPCONE and its
partners,
- Writing regular field, activity and security
reports,
- Developing and nurturing cross border linkages
with other SAPCONE partners,
- Advising the respective SPCs and
local peace committees on relevant matters,
- Performing any other duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Academic qualifications and technical
experience
- Diploma in peace studies or development
studies or relevant social science
- Certificate in social sciences with rich
experience of over three years professional experience
- Working knowledge of both the government of
Kenya and the NGO sectors
- Financial management systems, processes and
procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of current political,
social and economic development in Turkana County.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office.
- Proficiency in written and spoken Swahili
Turkana and English
- Proven excellent analytical and report writing
and documentation skills
- Excellent research report writing and
documentation skills
- Good interpersonal skills including good
coordination and effective working relationships with stakeholder s and
colleges
- Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills
- Excellent presentation oral and written
communication skills
- Excellent planning and time management skills
- Creativity in the presentation of information
through use of graphical pictorial and other appropriate
communication means
- Confidentiality ,integrity and professionalism
in execution of duties and personal conduct
Position: Project Peace Coordinator
Duty Station: Lokitaung
Supervised By: Executive Director
Supervises: NA
Duty Station: Lokitaung
Supervised By: Executive Director
Supervises: NA
SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non-profit
making indigenous organization with the head office in Lodwar town and
operating in Turkana County, mainly with the provision of clean water and
sanitation to the communities, education and child protection.
We are also involved in other
community development interventions such as land rights rights and livelihoods
in households in and around Turkana County where we have our project camps. It
also deals with civic education and promotes peace initiatives.
SAPCONE in collaboration with PACT
and Mercy Corps implementing Lake Turkana – South Omo cross border peace
Initiatives aims to contribute to creating conditions for durable peace and
secure livelihoods among the cross border pastoralist communities under PEACE III
a five – year project funded by USAID.
SAPCONE is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above position
Job Purpose: SAPCONE shall recruit project peace coordinator to support on-the-ground implementation of its various projects and activities; the Project peace coordinator shall be stationed and resident at the designated project sites and shall be responsible for;
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervision of all peace monitors deployed in
the Turkana north sub - county by SAPCONE;
- Drawing up sub - county wide strategies,
performance targets and timetable and provide technical support to Peace
monitors;
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of these
strategies and timetables, report on them accordingly and make any
necessary adjustments with the agreement of SAPCONE;
- Establishing communications procedures with
peace monitors and maintain regular contacts with them;
- Meet regularly with the peace monitors in the
sub - county and report on their performance and follow up on any issues
arising;
- Liaising with sub - County stakeholders and
establishing appropriate relations with state institutions, Non state
actors, Civil Societies organizations, and other relevant representatives
of civil society at the sub - county level to enhance your work
- Compile and send to SAPCONE weekly summary Sub
- county status report;
- Forward the weekly reports from the peace
monitors to SAPCONE every Monday of the week;
- Submit Monthly reports to SAPCONE on the
progress of the sub - county peace monitors
- Attend to any other duty as may be assigned by
SAPCONE.
Academic qualifications and technical
experience
- Bachelor in peace studies or development
studies or relevant social science
- Diploma in social sciences with rich
experience of over three years professional experience
- Working knowledge of both the government of
Kenya and the NGO sectors
- Financial management systems, processes and
procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of current political,
social and economic development in Turkana County.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office.
- Proficiency in written and spoken Swahili
Turkana and English
- Proven excellent analytical and report writing
and documentation skills
- Excellent research report writing and
documentation skills
- Good interpersonal skills including good
coordination and effective working relationships with stakeholder s and
colleges
- Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills
- Excellent presentation oral and written
communication skills
- Excellent planning and time management skills
- Creativity in the presentation of information
through use of graphical pictorial and other appropriate
communication means
- Confidentiality ,integrity and professionalism
in execution of duties and personal conduct
Volunteers
6 Positions
SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non-profit making indigenous organization with the head office in Lodwar town and operating in Turkana County, mainly with the provision of clean water and sanitation to the communities, education and child protection.
6 Positions
SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non-profit making indigenous organization with the head office in Lodwar town and operating in Turkana County, mainly with the provision of clean water and sanitation to the communities, education and child protection.
We are also involved in other
community development interventions such as land rights rights and livelihoods
in households in and around Turkana County where we have our project camps. It
also deals with civic education and promotes peace initiatives.
SAPCONE in collaboration with PACT and Mercy Corps implementing Lake Turkana – South Omo cross border peace Initiatives aims to contribute to creating conditions for durable peace and secure livelihoods among the cross border pastoralist communities under PEACE III a five – year project funded by USAID.
SAPCONE is seeking to recruit
dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above positions
SAPCONE is urgently looking for
Volunteers to assist with “Give Away PAD 2015” Under Turkana Child education
support programme in for at least two months.
The volunteers will distribute PADs, Educational needs and trained girls on child protection and menstrual hygiene management in the below schools
Position: Finance Officer
Duty Station: Lodwar
Supervised By: Finance Manager
Supervises: NA
Supervised By: Finance Manager
Supervises: NA
SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non-profit
making indigenous organization with the head office in Lodwar town and
operating in Turkana County, mainly with the provision of clean water and
sanitation to the communities, education and child protection.
We are also involved in other
community development interventions such as land rights rights and livelihoods
in households in and around Turkana County where we have our project camps. It
also deals with civic education and promotes peace initiatives.
SAPCONE in collaboration with PACT and Mercy Corps implementing Lake Turkana – South Omo cross border peace Initiatives aims to contribute to creating conditions for durable peace and secure livelihoods among the cross border pastoralist communities under PEACE III a five – year project funded by USAID.
SAPCONE is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above position
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will primarily be responsible for the day to day cash management on in-kind grants.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Financial Management
A. Financial Management
- Be responsible for all the field related
activity payments e.g. workshop events, community meetings etc
- Obtain prior approvals for all procurement
related transactions
- Prepare expense reports for partner in-kind
activities with adequate supporting documentation
- Assist in conducting financial reviews for
cash grants
- Assist in organizational audits
- Provide any other financial information, as
requested, and respond to any other financial queries
- Other accounting duties as may be required
B. Filing and administration
- Assist the Grants Officer in the maintaining
and updating of grant files
Desired Skills and Experience
The proposed candidate will be required to maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity.
He/she will be able to relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
He/she will maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior and will relate to others mindful of the cultural diversity of local communities and colleagues.
The Finance Officer will perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
He/she will accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity.
He/she will be able to work independently and respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
He/she will be able to utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.
The proposed candidate will be required to maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity.
He/she will be able to relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
He/she will maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior and will relate to others mindful of the cultural diversity of local communities and colleagues.
The Finance Officer will perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
He/she will accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity.
He/she will be able to work independently and respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
He/she will be able to utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.
The Finance Officer will be
proficient in the Microsoft suite of office products and will be able and
willing to travel at short notice for at least 40% of one’s time.
The Grants Officer will maintain a positive, participatory work environment where information is shared, staff input is considered and a healthy team spirit thrives.
The Grants Officer will maintain a positive, participatory work environment where information is shared, staff input is considered and a healthy team spirit thrives.
He/she will be expected to initiate
and encourage inter-sectoral information sharing and cooperation, exercising
respect for cultural diversity.
Qualifications
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:
Qualifications
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:
- At least CPA 2
- At least three years experience in a finance
related field especially on USAID funded projects
- Keen attention to detail
- Demonstrated communication and writing skills
- Self-driven and able to deliver results with
minimum supervision
- Willingness to travel extensively within the
region, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with
partners
- Highly proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Access,
Power-point and the use of Internet for research
Closing dates & contacts:
Please submit your applications electronically to info@turkanapeople.org or to
The Executive Director,
SAPCONE – Turkana .
P.O. Box 125 - 30500
Lodwar, Kenya.
Please submit your applications electronically to info@turkanapeople.org or to
The Executive Director,
SAPCONE – Turkana .
P.O. Box 125 - 30500
Lodwar, Kenya.
Hand Delivery to:
- SAPCONE offices Lodwar, Teachers Cooperative
Building Opposite IMPACT Offices.
- Chief Office Todonyang or Ward Administrator
Lake - zone
- Chief Office Kokuro or Ward Administrator
Lapur
- Chief Office Kibish or Ward Administrator
Kibish
- Chief Office Lorumor or Ward Administrator
Kaleng/Kaikor
Kindly indicates the position you are interested in on the envelope, or in the subject field if electronically submitted.
Deadline for applications submission is 16:00 on Monday 8th June, 2015.
Only candidates short-listed for
interviews will be contacted.