Community
Development Assistant
Animal
Welfare for Public Health (AWAPH) is a community based organization (CBO) with
its head office in Kisumu County.
Its
vision is a community where animal welfare is safeguarded and animals and man
are free from zoonosis.
He/
she will be expected to participate in the design and implementation of
mobilization strategies and to work with the community and assist to find
innovative solutions that help improve animal welfare in their locality.
The
CDA offers a range of specialist information and practical support to animal
owners.
Essential
Requirements:
- Diploma
in Social Work, Community Development or related specialization from an
institution accredited by the Ministry of Education in Kenya
- Demonstrate
previous experience in community organization or related work in
community-based projects.
- Must
have a competence in and current driver’s and/ motor-cycle rider’s licence
- Fluency
in languages including English and Kalenjin
Desirable
Qualities:
- Must
work well in a team and independently
- Must
be willing to work outside regular work hours when needed
- Must
be efficient at multi-tasking, field work and report writing.
- Must
possess interest and enthusiasm for community work
Major
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To
undertake duties as directed / requested by the Project manager to support
the delivery and implementation of distinct projects packages;
- Track
project deliverables using appropriate tools
- Constantly
report on progress of the project to the program team
- Present
reports to defining project progress, problems and solutions
- Implement
and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
- Handle
requests for information and data by the project and program officers
- Prepare
written responses to routine enquiries by program management
- Schedule
and coordinate community meetings, trainings, follow-ups and appointments
- Prepare
agendas for community meetings and prepare schedules
- Minute
taking at community meetings
- Ability
to ride a motor cycle to meetings and field sites
- Have
responsibility for one’s own health and safety in accordance with AWAPH
safety policy
Terms
of Employment: A one
(1) year renewable contracts as per the organisation’s scheme with a probation
period for the first three (3) months of employment.
Remuneration: Compensation is
negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education level, relevant
experience and demonstrated competency.
The
salary scheme is based on guidelines.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and CV to info@awaph.net
