Empowering communities for
sustainable development in Turkana County
Position: Peace Monitors
4 Positions
Supervised 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,
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Linking SAPCONE and the Ward
Peace and Development Committees and the respective Adakar/kraal Peace
and Development Committees through regular information sharing,
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The PM shall maintain
Conflict corridors’ Daily Peace/Conflict Incident Diary,
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Interpret to the communities,
the various SAPCONE programmes and activities and their implications and
responsibilities,
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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,
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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),
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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
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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
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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:
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At least CPA 2
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At least three years experience in a
finance related field especially on USAID funded projects
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Keen attention to detail
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Demonstrated communication and
writing skills
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Self-driven and able to deliver
results with minimum supervision
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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:
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SAPCONE offices Lodwar, Teachers
Cooperative Building Opposite IMPACT Offices.
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Chief Office Todonyang or Ward
Administrator Lake - zone
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Chief Office Kokuro or Ward
Administrator Lapur
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Chief Office Kibish or Ward
Administrator Kibish
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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.