The
Community Development and Health Office of the Salvation Army Kenya East
Territory seeks to recruit a qualified person to fill the position of Field Cluster Coordinator in their Kitui / Mwingi
Cluster to oversee the implementation of the Kenya Integrated School and
Community Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (KISC-WASH) Project.
Position
Summary: The
role of this position is to facilitate communities and schools in the
implementation of the KISC WASH Project as per the project design and
plans.
The
successful person shall be based at Thokoa in Kitui County.
Specific
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the project implementation in Kitui / Mwingi Cluster including preparation
of plans, budgets and ensuring timely preparation of reports
- Participate
in networking meetings involving partners from the government,
non-governmental organizations and other players from the private sector.
- Facilitate
communities to conduct a thorough needs assessment and prioritization.
- Supervise
the construction of WASH facilities and agricultural interventions
undertaken within the targeted schools and communities to ensure quality
control (materials and workmanship) and prudent use of resources
- Work
closely with the government officials, extension workers and NGO officials
with similar objectives to those of the Salvation Army KISC WASH Project
in order to enrich the projects output.
- Compile
and submit regular monitoring/field reports on all project activities
within the cluster to the project Field Development Coordinator.
- Assist
the Project Manager in the preparation of quarterly / annual activity and
financial reports
- Organize
and facilitate community trainings and health outreaches.
- Other
duties as may be required within the scope of the project.
Qualifications
& Experience:
- Minimum
of Diploma qualification in social sciences preferably in the following
fields Community Development, Public Health, Agriculture. Environmental
Sciences and Water Supply Technology from reputable institutions.
- At
least 1 year experience working with grass root communities. Experience in
community WASH projects will be an added advantage.
- Ability
to organize and facilitate training targeting both adults and children
using the participatory methodologies.
- Ability
to ride a Motor cycle. A valid riding license is mandatory.
- Good
knowledge of rainwater harvesting technologies,VIP latrines and other
rural water supply solutions.
- Fluent
written and verbal English and Kiswahili language skills.
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 5 August 2016.