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