Closing date: November 2, 2020
Job Title: Field Assistant
Reports directly to: Officer- Livelihoods
Direct Reports: None
Duty Station: North
Horr
Contract Details: One (1) year Fixed Term Contract
Job Purpose:
To
develop capacity and support target communities on livelihoods related matters
in North Horr and Dukana wards of North Horr Sub County
Main duties & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the line government departments at
the ward level including the Ward and Village Administrators, Village/Ward
Development Committees, Ward Livestock Production Officer, Ward Water
Officer, Ward Animal Health Technician, Ward Crop Production Officer and
Ward Public Health Team and Community Development Facilitators based in
North Horr and Dukana wards
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to
target community groups such as Natural Resource Management groups, Income
Generating Groups, Pastoralist Field School Groups, Water Users
Association, Community Disaster Management Committees and Livestock
Marketing Associations amongst others. The technical leadership and
mentorship to the groups will entail motivating the group members to
undertake the planned activities, document the progress made and provide
appropriate feedback to the line manager on support needed for the target
groups.
- Support the target community groups and individuals
in target communities in developing work plans and/or action plans as
appropriate
- Support the target community groups and individuals
in target communities access and link with relevant government and private
sector actors located within North Horr and Dukana Wards
- Link target community groups with government line
departments at ward level for continued support
- With close guidance from the Line Manager and the
M&E Officer, document case studies, at least 1 every month, clearly
demonstrating changes that are happening within the target communities
- Attend and represent Concern Worldwide at ward and
administrative village level development and coordination forums up to and
including clearly documenting and sharing the information with the Line
Manager
-Inform
the Line Manager of any planned coordination meetings and community
participation events happening in North Horr and Dukana Wards. This should
happen immediately the government officers publicize the event and before the
planned event happens
Responding to Emergencies:
·
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as
and when necessary
·
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Concern Code of Conduct and Associated
Policies
·
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct
and Associated Policies
·
To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct
and Associated Policies
Qualifications and Experience
- A diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences,
Livestock Production, Entrepreneurship, Animal Health, Agriculture, Water
Engineering or any other relevant field
- At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar role
implementing community projects in at least one ward in North Horr Sub
County
- Must be able and willing to ride a motorbike and be
in possession of a valid Motorbike Riding License
- Must be a resident of either North Horr or Dukana
Wards of North Horr Sub County
- Must be fluent in both spoken and written English,
Kiswahili and at least one of the local languages spoken in North Horr Sub
County
- Strong written and oral communication skills
-Good
computing and report writing skills
- Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
Be
willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and
resourcefulness
Disclaimer:
This job description is not exhaustive and
may be revised by the line manager from time to time. This position is subject
to Concern getting funding for the position.
Concern has a Concern Code of Conduct &
Associated Policies which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection
of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and
exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner
organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and
the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff
have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the
highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with
Concern’s core values and mission.
Any candidate offered a job with Concern will
be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies as
appendices to their contract of employment. By signing them, the candidates
demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in
accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Any breach of the Concern Code of Conduct
& Associated Policies by employees of Concern during the course of their
employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal
Interested candidates,
who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and Cover
Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject
of the email as ‘Field Assistant – North Horr’ by Monday
2nd November 2020
Each application should
include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted for interview.