Closing date: December 4, 2020
Background
Africa’s Voices Foundation (AVF) is a fast-growing organisation,
capitalizing on interactive media and digital communications to curate and
spark engaging discussions that convene citizens’ voices as evidence and
elevate them to the level of decision-making. We equip development,
humanitarian and governance organizations with unique capabilities to listen intelligently
to the citizens they serve. Spun out of cutting-edge research at the University
of Cambridge in 2014, we have an established presence in East Africa and beyond
with a vibrant growing core team in Nairobi. Our clients include World
University Service of Canada (WUSC), UNICEF, IOM, UNDP and the MasterCard
Foundation.
Currently AVF is partnering with WUSC and Windle International in Kakuma to implement the media component of the LEAP Project in Kalobeyei settlement. Due to this, AVF aims to recruit field staff for the following roles and urges all candidates that qualify to apply.
Objectives
of the position:
The Field Officer will be a critical member of AVF’s WUSC Project team
reporting to the AVF Media and Engagement Specialist. The Field Officer shall
maintain a trustworthy presence among our program’s beneficiaries in Kalobeyei
and oversee other AVF consultants working in the settlement.
Responsibilities:
The Field Officer in consultation and coordination with the AVF Media and
Engagement Specialist will carry out the following duties.
- Follow the
set criteria to supervise Listening Group Facilitators in mobilizing
participants for listening groups and venues
- Ensure
listening groups are implemented within the set guidelines and
documentation is effectively conducted in line with AVF standards.
- Ensure
listening group participants are facilitated with transport and snacks and
documentation adheres to AVF standards and compliance procedures
- Coordinate
radio stations and radio guests to ensure that radio guests are available
for all the radio shows at radio Ata-Nayeche
- Perform
other related projects or work as required.
Qualifications:
● Minimum of diploma or degree in any field
● Experience working for non-profit organizations in Kalobeyei and
multi-partner projects
● Demonstrated capacity in understanding the scope of the work to be done.
● Background or proven experience of 1-2 years in project management and
financial management
● Demonstrated capacity in understanding the scope of the work to be done.
● Ability to work collaboratively (team work) and to handle change is
essential
● Computer literate (MS Office package, open software tools, database)
● High organisation skills and sense of initiative
● Interest in community work
● Fluent English
How to
Apply
To apply, please send
your application letter and CV to careers@africasvoices.org, by 5 pm EAT on 4th December,
2020.