Inades Formation Kenya
Vacancy Announcement: Field Officer – Enhancing
Donkey Welfare
Overview of the Organization: Inades Formation is a pan- African
organization working in ten (10) African countries namely; Kenya, Burkina Faso,
Cote d’Ivoire, Tchad, Cameroon, Togo, Congo DR, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania.
The network has a General Secretariat at Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
Inades Formation Kenya (IFK) is registered as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with mandate to work anywhere in Kenya for Economic and Social advancement of the people.
In the past four decades, IFK has concentrated most of the
projects in Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Counties.
The major areas of focus are food systems, community
microfinance, inclusive governance and climate change.
In partnership with Brooke East Africa, Inades Formation Kenya
is implementing a project titled: Enhancing Donkey Welfare for Improved
community resilience for sustainable livelihoods. In this regard; IFK is
looking for a suitable candidate to fill this position as a Field
Officer.
Roles and Responsibilities
This position shall entail:
1. Leadership
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Overall in charge of the project hence its performance.
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Ensuring that the participating collaborators Governments, NGOs
and other collaborators as well as communities appreciate the goal of the
project and have appropriate strategies and work plans
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Ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and regulations
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Coordination of project activities in the different project
areas.
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Building Mechanisms for sustainability for the project among
participating communities.
2. Planning
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Drawing and implementation of workplans and budgets.
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Designing appropriate tools for monitoring progress in the
implementation of the project and ensuring that they are used.
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Frequently providing work plans, budgets and financial forecasts
for the project.
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Periodically liaising with the Chief of administration and
Finance (CAF) for the project cash flows.
3. Reporting
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Preparing periodic project reports and sharing with the team and
the partners.
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Constantly consulting and updating the programs coordinator/Team
Animator as well as the Managing Director.
4. Fundraising
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Fundraising for the next phase of the program.
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Ensuring projects effects continuity and multiplication by
establishing partnerships and collaborations as well as writing proposals for
sustained implementation of project activities in the current and new sites.
5. Realization of set targets/results and impact by
participating communities.
6. Nurturing and strengthening team spirit in the organization
7. Performing any other duty as shall be assigned by the IFK
Management
Skills and Experience
Interested candidate should have the following qualifications
and competencies:
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At least a university degree in veterinary medicine or
equivalent.
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At least three years working experience for non-profit
organization/s in a similar position
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Demonstrated experience in working with local farmer groups,
implementing partners, livestock or animal welfare related project.
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Enthusiasm in tracking current affairs in governance, laws and
regulations affecting donkey.
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Proven track record of implementing successful livestock
initiatives.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
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Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
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Excellent Coordination and organizational skills
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Proven track record on fundraising skills
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Ability to work under minimum supervision
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Ability to work under tight deadlines
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Must be a team player.
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Driving / riding competence shall be an added advantage.
Terms and Conditions of Engagement: The successful
candidate will be offered a six month fixed contract, one renewable based on
availability of funds. Other conditions of service are as promulgated in the
organization’s Terms and Conditions of service.
Duty Location: The successful candidate shall be based in Machakos town
with frequent travels.
How to Apply:
Kindly quote your current and expected salary in your cover
letter
Suitable and interested candidates for this position are invited
to forward their applications; comprising: Curriculum vitae- including three
professional referees who are not relatives, a cover letter, , with the subject
heading, “Field Officer” addressed to:
The Managing Director
Inades Formation Kenya
P.O. Box 1905-90100
Machakos- Kenya
Email: inadesformation.kenya@inadesfo.net
The closing date; 21 August, 2020
Inades Formation Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.