NGO Jobs in Rarieda, Kenya - Happy Villages


Happy Villages would like to employ a WASH Facilitator to work in its field office.

Job Title: WASH (Water, Sanitation & Health) Facilitator

Reports to:
 Program Manager

Based at: Lieta village, South Uyoma location in Rarieda District

The Organization:

Happy Villages is a small NGO working towards a world without extreme poverty. We are based in Lieta Village, South Uyoma, Rarieda, Kenya.

Purpose of the Role:

To assist Lieta Community to meet the Millennium Development Goals (particularly those related to health, water and sanitation) through facilitation of water, health and sanitation programs using integrated community developments initiatives within the community.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Manage the day to day design and coordination of WASH initiative workshops in adult dialogue format;
  • Ensure that research materials available to provide training to local partner initiatives in the areas of WASH.
  • Initiate school led total sanitation clubs or support the existing health clubs to achieve the same aims; involve children through household hygiene education activities.
  • Facilitate training to the selected participants e.g. Teachers, village elders, school prefects and parents on community led sanitation activities.
  • Work as a member of a team within the Happy Villages who will work alongside you to accomplish the research and training;
  • Write quarterly stories about the development of the WASH initiatives in Lieta village.
  • Complete weekly or monthly reports regarding work.
  • Facilitate effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders in program activities.
  • Facilitate the formation of focus group discussions within the community.
  • Create community awareness on WASH measures through use of murals and any other appropriate method.
  • Collaborate with the government administration to ensure that the community is well informed on WASH issues.
  • Coordinate activities of medical, nursing and administrative staffs and services.
  • Direct collection, analysis and interpretation of statistics significant to program planning and budget preparation.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates for WASH activities.
  • Participate in establishing programs for guidance and professional development of WASH staff.
  • Participate in community planning concerning WASH and social welfare problems.
  • Consult with PM in establishment of WASH policies of community health facilities and outreach programs.
  • Represent Happy Villages at community meetings
  • Develop and expand programs and services for WASH research, preventive medicine, medical and vocational rehabilitation and community health and welfare promotion.
  • Organize and execute outreach programs
  • General administration of the WASH facilities and WASH programs
  • Collate relevant information and assist with the reporting requirements back to donors.
  • Adhere to and implement Happy Villages policies.
Skills and Experience
  • At least 1 year experience in a similar role in an NGO environment.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Training skills especially in WASH methods(desirable)
  • WASH and rural development activities.
  • Role plays and ability to work with children.
  • Ecological sanitation workshops.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Persuasion and negotiation skills.
  • Team-playing skills.
  • Facilitation skills in similar capacity.
  • Good understanding of the rural community setup.
  • Proficient in computer skills/internet.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Millennium Development Goals.
Qualification
  • At least Diploma in environment/community health studies
Terms of Employment
  • Salary of 20,000Ksh Per Month
  • Three month probation period after which you will be assessed based on the performance before confirmation of a one year contract.
Applications should include;
  • Letter of application indicating interest
  • Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts

Job Title: AFSEE (Agriculture, Food Security, Environment & Education) Facilitator

Reports to:
 Program Manager

Based at: Lieta village, South Uyoma location in Rarieda District

The Organization:

Happy Villages is a small NGO working towards a world without extreme poverty. We are based in Lieta Village, South Uyoma, Rarieda, Kenya.

Purpose of the Role:

To assist Lieta Community to meet the Millennium Development Goals through facilitation of Agriculture, Food Security, Environment & Education programs using integrated community developments initiatives within the community.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Managing a tertiary education sponsorship program for young women, including reporting, monitoring and evaluating.
  • Assist in the preparation of fundraising proposals for AFSEE (Agriculture, Food Security, Environment & Education) based projects including infrastructure.
  • Conducting school community consultative meetings.
  • Assist in the procurement of libraries and learning materials.
  • Manage the day to day design and coordination of AFSEE initiative workshops in adult dialogue format;
  • Ensure that research materials available to provide training to local partner initiatives in the areas of AFSEE.
  • Work as a member of a team within Happy Villages who will work alongside you to accomplish the research and training;
  • Write quarterly stories about the development of the AFSEE initiatives in Lieta.
  • Complete weekly or monthly reports regarding AFSEE work.
  • Facilitate effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders in AFSEE program activities.
  • Facilitate the formation of focus group discussions within the community.
  • Create community awareness on sustainable agriculture in addressing food security.
  • Adhere to and implement Happy Villages policies
  • Prepare monthly reports and budgets on AFSEE activities.
  • Assisting local education institutions to develop and implement strategic plans.
  • Sensitize community to universal primary education.
  • Sensitize the community to the importance for education for girls.
  • Facilitate pre and post primary education programs and initiatives including ECD, mentoring, apprenticeship programs and entrepreneur training.
  • Partner with other Happy Villages departments to integrate literacy campaigns into their trainings.
  • Partner with Happy Villages Health Department to provide health education including sexual and reproductive health.
  • Develop participatory training programs in accordance with the needs within the community.
  • Prepare an annual training budget needs for the community.
  • Ensure that the organizational activities are in accordance with the legal requirements and liaise with Line Ministries.
  • Promote the use of Permaculture and organic techniques and Intergrated pest and disease   management.
  • Encourage the use of locally available materials in addressing agricultural and environmental needs within the community.
  • Ensure that agricultural activities being implemented by the community are sustainable.
  • Keep the organization/community updated on the National and International Environmental events.
  • Advise the organization on the necessary agricultural interventions that can improve food security within the community.
  • Ensure that the community is sensitized on the necessity and benefit of good environment in relation to water and sanitation.
  • Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in AFSEE
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at District and village levels.
  • Conducts timely performance appraisals of those supervised and ensures timely completion of agricultural/environmental activities’ appraisal within the organization.
  • Help to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statistical, narrative and other AFSEE reports as required.
  • Ensure storing and saving data related to the project in both electronic and printed version.
  • Mainstreams gender equality, community participation and sustainability through all AFSEE activities.
Skills and Experience
  • At least 1 year experience in a similar role in an NGO environment.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Training skills especially in Farmer Field School methods and experience in giving technical assistance to rural farming communities (desirable)
  • Sustainable agriculture and rural development activities.
  • Agro-forestry and nursery management.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Persuasion  and negotiation skills
  • Team-playing skills.
  • Facilitation skills in similar capacity.
  • Good understanding of the rural community setup.
  • Proficient in computer skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent knowledge of the Millennium Development Goals
Qualification
  • At least Diploma in agriculture/community development studies
Terms of Employment

Salary of 20,000Ksh Per Month

Three month probation period after which you will be assessed based on the performance before confirmation of a one year contract.

Applications should include;
  • Letter of application indicating interest
  • Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
Note: Applications are due no later than: 01st April 2013 Latest 12:00. 

To: 

Recruitment Committee, 
Happy Villages Organization, 
P.O. Box 19573-40123 
Mega City

OR E-mail: recruitment.happyvillages@gmail.com