Field Assistant – North Horr
Closing date: 10 Apr 2018
Applications are invited from suitably
qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Specification:
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Specification:
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Job
Specification:
Closing date: 10 Apr 2018
Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental
humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working
towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest
countries.
Job Title: Field Assistant (2 Positions)
Job Location: North Horr, Marsabit
Reports to: Officer- ASAL Livelihoods
Direct Reports: None
Contract Details:
·
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract
Subject to Performance and Availability of Funds
·
Group Pension
·
Group Medical Cover (Principal & 2
Dependants)
·
Group Life Assurance Cover
·
WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To develop capacity and support target
communities on livelihoods related matters in specified administrative wards of
North Horr, Marsabit
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
· Work closely with the line government departments at the
ward level including the Ward and Village Administrators, Village Development
Committees, Ward Livestock Production Officer, Ward Water Officer, Ward Animal
Health Technician, Ward Crop Production Officer and Ward Public Health Team and
Concern’s Community Development Facilitators in the Ward
· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to target
community groups such as Natural Resource Management groups, Income Generating
Groups, Pastoralist Field School Groups, Community Disaster Management
Committees and Livestock Marketing Associations amongst others. The technical
leadership and mentorship to the groups will entail motivating the group
members to undertake the planned activities, document the progress made and
provide appropriate feedback to the line manager on support needed for the
target groups.
· Support the target community groups and individuals in
target communities in developing work plans and/or action plans as appropriate.
· Support the target community groups and individuals in
target communities access and link with relevant government and private sector
actors located within the relevant wards where the field officer is located
· Link target community groups with government line
departments at ward level for continued support
· Document case studies, at least 1 every month clearly
demonstrating changes that are happening within the target communities, with
close guidance from the line manager and the M&E Officer
· Represent Concern Worldwide at ward and administrative
village level development and coordination forums including clearly documenting
all meetings attended for ASAL Livelihoods programme reporting
· Relay timely and accurate information on any planned
coordination meetings and community participation events happening in the
ward/s immediately government officers publicize the event and ideally before
the planned event happens.
Responding to Emergencies:
· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s
Emergency response as and when necessary
· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security
guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
·
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined
in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
Job Specification:
·
A diploma in Community Development, Social
Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Livestock Production, Animal Health, Agriculture,
Water Engineering or any other relevant field
·
At least one (1) years’ experience in
implementing community projects in a similar role
·
Must be able and willing to ride a motorbike.
A valid motorbike riding license is an added advantage.
·
Must be a resident of the ward applied for
·
Strong written and oral communication, good
computing and report writing skills
·
Be able to work independently, as well as in a
team
·
Be willing to accept responsibility and to
show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
·
Fluency in both spoken and written language in
English and Kiswahili. Fluency in the local language is essential.
Disclaimer:
· This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised
by the line manager from time to time.
· This position is subject to Concern getting funding for
the position.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above
requirements, should send their CV and Cover
Letter only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Field
Assistant – North Horr’ by Tuesday, 10thApril 2018.
Each application should include three (3)
referees who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
for interview.
Field Assistant - Moyale
Concern Worldwide is an international
non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of
suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in
the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably
qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Job Title: Field Assistant (1 Position)
Job Location: Moyale, Marsabit
Reports to: Officer- ASAL Livelihoods
Direct Reports: None
Contract Details:
·
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract
Subject to Performance and Availability of Funds
·
Group Pension
·
Group Medical Cover
·
Group Life Assurance Cover
·
WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To develop capacity and support target
communities on livelihoods related matters in Moyale, Marsabit
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
·
Work closely with the line government
departments at the ward level including the Ward and Village Administrators,
Village Development Committees, Ward Livestock Production Officer, Ward Water
Officer, Ward Animal Health Technician, Ward Crop Production Officer and Ward
Public Health Team and Concern’s Community Development Facilitators in the Ward
·
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to
target community groups such as Natural Resource Management groups, Income
Generating Groups, Pastoralist Field School Groups, Community Disaster
Management Committees and Livestock Marketing Associations amongst others. The
technical leadership and mentorship to the groups will entail motivating the
group members to undertake the planned activities, document the progress made
and provide appropriate feedback to the line manager on support needed for the
target groups.
·
Support the target community groups and
individuals in target communities in developing work plans and/or action plans
as appropriate.
·
Support the target community groups and
individuals in target communities access and link with relevant government and
private sector actors located within the relevant wards where the field officer
is located
·
Link target community groups with government
line departments at ward level for continued support
·
Document case studies, at least 1 every month
clearly demonstrating changes that are happening within the target communities,
with close guidance from the line manager and the M&E Officer
·
Represent Concern Worldwide at ward and
administrative village level development and coordination forums including
clearly documenting all meetings attended for ASAL Livelihoods programme
reporting
·
Relay timely and accurate information on any
planned coordination meetings and community participation events happening in
the ward/s immediately government officers publicize the event and ideally
before the planned event happens.
Responding to Emergencies:
·
Participate and contribute as necessary
towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
·
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and
security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
·
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined
in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
Job Specification:
·
A diploma in Community Development, Social
Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Livestock Production, Animal Health, Agriculture,
Water Engineering or any other relevant field
·
At least two (2) years’ similar experience in
implementing community projects
·
Must be able and willing to ride a motorbike.
A valid motorbike riding license is an added advantage.
·
Must be a resident of the ward applied for
·
Strong written and oral communication, good
computing and report writing skills
·
Be able to work independently, as well as in a
team
·
Be willing to accept responsibility and to
show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
·
Fluency in both spoken and written language in
English and Kiswahili. Fluency in the local language is essential.
Disclaimer:
· This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised
by the line manager from time to time.
· This position is subject to Concern getting funding for
the position.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above
requirements, should send their CV and Cover
Letter only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the
email as ‘Field Assistant – Moyale’ by Tuesday, 10th April 2018.
Each application should include three (3) referees
who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
for interview.
Field Assistant – Laisamis
Concern Worldwide is an international
non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of
suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in
the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably
qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Job Title: Field Assistant (1 Position)
Job Location: Laisamis, Marsabit
Reports to: Officer- ASAL Livelihoods
Direct Reports: None
Contract Details:
·
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract
Subject to Performance and Availability of Funds
·
Group Pension
·
Group Medical Cover (Principal and 2 dependants)
·
Group Life Assurance Cover
·
WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To develop capacity and support target
communities on livelihoods related matters in Laisamis, Marsabit
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
·
Work closely with the line government departments
at the ward level including the Ward and Village Administrators, Village
Development Committees, Ward Livestock Production Officer, Ward Water Officer,
Ward Animal Health Technician, Ward Crop Production Officer and Ward Public
Health Team and Concern’s Community Development Facilitators in the Ward
·
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to
target community groups such as Natural Resource Management groups, Income
Generating Groups, Pastoralist Field School Groups, Community Disaster Management
Committees and Livestock Marketing Associations amongst others. The technical
leadership and mentorship to the groups will entail motivating the group
members to undertake the planned activities, document the progress made and
provide appropriate feedback to the line manager on support needed for the
target groups.
·
Support the target community groups and
individuals in target communities in developing work plans and/or action plans
as appropriate.
·
Support the target community groups and
individuals in target communities access and link with relevant government and
private sector actors located within the relevant wards where the field officer
is located
·
Link target community groups with government
line departments at ward level for continued support
·
Document case studies, at least 1 every month
clearly demonstrating changes that are happening within the target communities,
with close guidance from the line manager and the M&E Officer
·
Represent Concern Worldwide at ward and
administrative village level development and coordination forums including
clearly documenting all meetings attended for ASAL Livelihoods programme
reporting
·
Relay timely and accurate information on any
planned coordination meetings and community participation events happening in
the ward/s immediately government officers publicize the event and ideally
before the planned event happens.
Responding to Emergencies:
·
Participate and contribute as necessary
towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
·
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and
security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
·
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined
in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
Job
Specification:
·
A diploma in Community Development, Social
Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Livestock Production, Animal Health, Agriculture,
Water Engineering or any other relevant field
·
At least one (1) years’ experience in
implementing community projects in a similar role
·
Must be able and willing to ride a motorbike.
A valid motorbike riding license is an added advantage.
·
Must be a resident of the ward applied for
·
Strong written and oral communication, good
computing and report writing skills
·
Be able to work independently, as well as in a
team
·
Be willing to accept responsibility and to
show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
·
Fluency in both spoken and written language in
English and Kiswahili. Fluency in the local language is essential.
Disclaimer:
·
This job description is not exhaustive and may
be revised by the line manager from time to time.
·
This position is subject to Concern getting
funding for the position.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above
requirements, should send their CV and Cover Letter only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Field Assistant – Laisamis’ by Tuesday, 10th April
2018.
Each application should include three (3)
referees who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
for interview.