Field Officers Jobs in Kenya

Redress Trust is a human rights organization based in London, England, that helps survivors of torture to obtain justice and reparation, in the form of compensation, rehabilitation, official acknowledgement of the wrong and formal apologies. In addition Redress seeks accountability for those who have been tortured. Redress provides legal and related support in obtaining legal reparations and promotes survivors’ rights in international and regional courts and tribunals.

We seek the services of Field Officers in all the 47 counties to represent Redress as we aim to co-create an extensive working system at the community level.
Field Officers shall be responsible for particular tasks related to the selection of the beneficiaries, monitoring activities, communication with counterparts involved in the county projects in the project preparation, implementation and evaluation in accordance with the existing regulations and requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
o    Field work; providing project management team with daily feedback on field activities
o    Assisting in daily organization of data collection tools, data storage, and maintenance of equipment
o    Monitoring project components with the special focus on supporting income generating activities;
o    Project activity reporting and documenting
o    Beneficiary selection and socio-economic assessment
o    Conducting small-group training
o    Conducting surveys and interviews, making rapid/structured observations, and helping to facilitate focused groups.
Qualifications and Experience:
o    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Swahili, and a native language of the preferred county.
o    Ability to collect data through surveys, observations, and interviews.
o    Comfortable making presentations to large groups of people
o    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
o    Organized and efficient, with excellent attention to detail
o    A positive attitude and flexibility with changing circumstances
o    College diploma or university degree in social sciences, health, development studies, Business Administration, or another applicable course
o    Previous experience in humanitarian organization with similar scope of work will be considered an asset;
o    Good in using Microsoft office applications- word, excel, publisher and PowerPoint.
o    Must be able to meet tight deadlines
o    Able to work long hours
o    Ability to conduct field visits timely

How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application along with your CV, clearly indicating your preferred county to work to: hr.kenya@redress-ke.org
Please quote: Field Officer on the subject.
Deadline for applications is on: 20th May, 2019 EAT.
N.B: Positions open to Kenyan locals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.