Project Assistant
Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust (RWMT) is
an organization operating in Rarieda Sub-County in Siaya County. The
organization began as a grass-root CBO in 2003 to assist orphaned children and
youth through community empowerment.
Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust has since
developed into a dynamic organization, focused on empowerment and development,
both within the community and the organization.
Due to the rural set-up and
challenges associated therewith, all applicants should have a personal
commitment to working with the vulnerable community.
Applicants should take time to reflect
and make sure they resonate strongly with Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust’s vision
and mission before considering to apply.
Vision: People believe in themselves
and work together to build a vibrant and progressive community.
Mission: Empower people and build
their capacities to create positive change for children and youth within their
community.
Assist in implementation of DREAMS IC
Project in West Uyoma, East Asembo, and West Asembo Wards of Rarieda Sub-County
within set timelines, quality standards, and budget to meet the requirements
and exceed expectations of the Institutional Partner (IP) – ICS SP, ICS SP
collaborating partners (Agrics and OGRA Foundation), donor (USG), donor
institutions (USAID and PEPFAR), donor grant manager (JSI Inc), RWMT, beneficiaries
and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
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Working with ICS-DREAMS IC Project
Coordinator:
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Assist in group follow ups for both
farmer’s groups and Skillful Parenting (SP) groups.
·
Assist in monitoring of HIV
prevention trainees in the three wards.
·
Follow up on field reports done by
the Community Facilitators and HIV trainees.
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Carry out administrative duties,
providing necessary tools that are required by Community Facilitators e.g.
attendance sheet, pens and note books amongst others.
·
Assist in booking of rooms,
requisition of any necessary resources required during projects meeting and
workshop within RWMT.
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Make sure both Community Facilitators
and HIV prevention trainees submit their daily submission accompanied with
attendance lists.
·
Mobilize Adolescent Girls and Young
Women (AGYW) and parents of AGYW with the help of community facilitators.
·
Carry out regular update of AGYW
database and stakeholder database.
·
Assist in following up any cases
reported by Community Facilitators and HIV prevention trainees in the
community.
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Filing and proper record keeping of
DREAMS IC reports and documents.
·
Provide any recommendations from
report while in the field.
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Participate in stakeholder forums,
meetings, and events as instructed from time to time.
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Assist in coordination of donor
visits and field activities.
·
Assist in documentation of project
challenges, best practices and success stories in the implementation of the
project.
Requirements
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(The knowledge, skills, and abilities
may be required through a combination of formal schooling, self –education and
prior experience or on – the –job –training.
·
Certificate or Diploma in Community
Development, Social Work or related field.
·
Three years of experience working in
Community-Driven Development (CDD), social work or related field with focus on
household and community economic strengthening, skillful parenting, and
HIV/AIDS prevention.
·
Proven project activities
implementation, monitoring and reporting in a rural context.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested
to email: (1) Cover Letter, stating the position for which you are applying,
along with current remuneration or last remuneration, if currently unemployed,
(2) Three paragraph motivation statement and why you feel you meet the
requirements, (3) Three references and (4) An updated C.V. to: jobs@rafikiwamaendeleo.org by
29th September, 2017.
All four (4) above mentioned steps must be followed. Applications not following
all steps will automatically be disqualified.
