The PMI AIRS Kenya Project
seeks candidates for the USAID - funded PMI AIRS (Africa Indoor Residual
Spraying 2) Project to be implemented in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo,
Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori, Kenya in the following
positions:
Job title: Community Mobilization / IEC Assistant
Job title: Community Mobilization / IEC Assistant
Supervisor: County
Coordinator
Location: Migori County, Kenya
The Project: The
USAID-funded PMI AIRS (Africa Indoor Residual Spraying 2) Project led by Abt
Associates supports the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), as well as USAID
Missions and Bureaus with malaria
programs outside the PMI focus countries, in planning and implementing IRS
programs with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria in Africa by
enhancing USAID’s ability to implement IRS programs on the ground through
cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to
technical expertise, and implementation of IRS in countries affected by
malaria.The PMI AIRS Project is led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
Role Profile
Overall Purpose: The Community Mobilization/IEC Assistant will assist in coordination and implementation of project related community mobilization activities in the County under the supervision of the County Coordinator and in coordination with the Community mobilization and IEC specialist.
S/He will facilitate all
community mobilization, branding/marking and communication activities in the
said County working closely with the local authorities and leadership to
position AIRS pre and post spraying activities.
Specific Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities:
- Ensure
strengthened partnerships and collaboration between Sub County Partners
and other like-minded partners working in the area.
- Maintain an
inventory of IEC materials received and issued. Make timely, appropriate
requests to ensure constant supply of material needed for IEC activities.
- Maintain proper
records on County IRS Community mobilization and IEC activities.
- Participate in
community surveys that are to be conducted.
- Conduct quality
control and assurance checks to ascertain community mobilization and
communication work is done to agreeable standards.
- Provide updates
and analysis of key developments in targeted thematic areas.
- Organize and
participate in community sensitization activities.
Required qualifications and
experience:
- Vocational
training plus one and a half years’ experience in the area of community
development, social sciences or other related discipline. Bachelor’s
degree is preferred.
- Must have had
two (2) years supervisory experience preferably in monitoring and
community mobilization.
Knowledge Skills and
Abilities:
- Proven
experience managing IEC and community outreach /mobilization activities
for local health programs is essential, experience with malaria prevention
programs preferred;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Conversant and
able to communicate in the local language, Kiswahili and English.
- Advocacy
related skills would be an added advantage.
- Ability to work
under pressure and independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to
train on heath related issues.
- Strong computer
skills required
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to airskenyainfo@africairs.net with the title of the position being applied in e-mail subject line e.g. “Community Mobilization/IEC Assistant” and specify location/ward preferred of by COB Friday, December 12th, 2016.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to airskenyainfo@africairs.net with the title of the position being applied in e-mail subject line e.g. “Community Mobilization/IEC Assistant” and specify location/ward preferred of by COB Friday, December 12th, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm's values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm's values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.