FH Kenya Program Assistants Job Vacancies

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry), a Christian Relief and Development NGO seek to recruit for the following 4 positions under HIV/AIDS Program:

Title: 
Program Assistant (2)

Duty Station:Marsabit and Moyale

Duration of contract: 1 year

Applications closing date: 28th January, 2011

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position of Program Assistant. The successful candidates will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year with a probation period of three (3) months. Further extension will be based on organizational needs, funding availability and satisfactory performances.

Job Summary

The Program Assistant will ensure effective implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions in the OVC and PLWA and their families.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
  • Understand individual OVCs and PLWHA and their families and document their historical background details (their home, their school etc..)
  • Identify churches and leaders working in the various communities and establish linkages and partnerships to enhance outreach programs for OVC, PLWHA and youth etc
  • Distribute product and other support offered by FH to beneficiaries and ensure proper documentation of the same.
  • Forge links with other organizations and institutions which are working with OVSs, PLWHA and youth in order to improve the effectiveness of the FH Kenya program.
  • Submission of monthly progress reports among other duties.
  • In conjunction with the programme supervisor build the capacity of programme communities (churches, teachers, caregivers, FBOs, CBOs) already working with youth, OVC, PLWHAa and couples etc.
Key Requirements/Qualifications
  • Must hold at least Diploma in Community Work, Counselling, Public Health, Social Work or equivalent.
  • Understanding of OVC and CHBC programming issues, particularly USAID approaches, and knowledge of networks for similar programs in in the sub-region.
  • Proven field-based knowledge and experience in OVC, CHBC and related program areas.
  • Must have minimum of 3 years NGO Project/program related implementation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills both in English, Kiswahili and at least one local language.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Computer literacy and team player is an added advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and day telephone contacts, copies of academic certificates to the address below or email: hr_fhkenya@fh.org latest by 28th January, 2011. Canvassing is unacceptable.

Human Resources Manager
P O Box 14978, 00800
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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