Garissa
Closing
date: December 11, 2020
ISLAMIC RELIEF
Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO
seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with
local communities through relief and development activities. We aim to help the
needy regardless of race, religion or gender. Through working in chronic food
deficit areas and in the most disadvantaged areas, IRK has ensured that its
programmes target those who are most vulnerable in the most disadvantaged
areas. These programmes include Health and nutrition, Water and Sanitation, livelihoods,
Child-welfare and other special programmes (Qurbani and Ramadhan).
The Islamic Relief Kenya in its pursuit to support and strengthen its operations, seeks to employ motivated, hardworking and pro-active individuals to fill in the following position;
Job
Title: Project Assistant (PA)
Reporting
To: Project
Coordinator
Base
Location: Garissa
Field Office 100%
JOB
PURPOSE:
Community Empowerment through integrated sustainable development is one of
the broad global goals adopted by Islamic Relief in its institutional strategic
plan. Through the program, IRK will work with local communities across three
impact areas:
- Capacity
building, specifically in the area of advanced, innovative livelihoods
practices and vocational skills that are in high demand;
- Generating
access to innovative and climate-smart technologies as well as financial
services and markets that combined with improved capacity will result in
higher productivity and incomes; and
- Creating
an enabling environment and fostering supportive attitudes towards
smallholder farmers, traders, youth and women.
In addition, to ensure long-lasting economic empowerment, the project will
focus on creating market linkages and network communities with private sector
players. For youth and women, the project will offer a specific set of
business/ vocational trainings in addition to explicitly promoting women’s
participation in all project activities.
The project assistant will support the implementation of the project in the
assigned operation area working in close collaboration with the project team in
Nairobi and Garissa to enhance the quality of implementation of programme
initiatives undertaken by IRK and local partners.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project
planning and implementation
· Assistant project activities Implementation and ensure compliance with
plans and IRK standards.
· Promote and ensure adoption of the alternative livelihood approaches in
the target project location for sustainable development.
· Promote Group Saving and Loans Associations (GSLAs) by ensuring the
target number of groups is met and GSLA operation procedures are adhered to
while the groups functions to sustainability in their businesses.
· Link beneficiaries to relevant stakeholders and duty bearers in the
market place including government, input suppliers, financial institution,
extension service providers, irrigation experts among others.
· Assist capacity building of smallholder farmers on Good Agronomic
Practices (GAP) including small plot horticulture, post-harvest handling, and business
management and marketing skills.
· Engage the right holders and duty bearers in advocacy and linkage forums
to ensure better service delivery by duty bearers and access to relevant
services and opportunities by the right holders.
· Document and report any protection related concerns
· Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant
stakeholders for appropriate and timely action.
· Participate in the research survey by IRK or partners by collecting,
analysing and submitting relevant data and reports.
· Assist timely submission of project reports to line managers and MEAL
department for feedback
· Conduct documentation of project progress through case studies, stories,
photos, videos, among others.
· Prepare monthly activity cash request for facilitation by the finance
department.
· Participate and contribute in partners coordination forums and further
prepare a catalogue of partners in Garissa.
· Conduct social mobilization to sensitize the community on the project
activities.
· Assist in the development of project implementation plans and budgets
within the framework of the emergency response Programme and strategy.
Monitoring,
Documentation, Communications and reporting
· Ensure the project target achievement is in line with the plans and
result framework
· Develop project implementation tools including Detailed Implementation
Plans (DIPs), M&E Plans, Procurement Plans, Communication plan,
weekly/monthly work plans as may be necessary.
· Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant
stakeholders for appropriate action.
· Ensure timely submission of project reports as per IR and Donor
requirements.
· Regular monitoring and evaluation of project implementation at field
Level.
· Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, annually narrative and
financial reports.
· Ensure compliance with the requirements of the IRK’s M&E System, Core
humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other relevant policies.
Coordination
and Networking
· Coordinate with other partners working in the area in support of
programme,
· Represent IRK at relevant stakeholder forums as may be requested by the
line Managers
QUALIFICATION
AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Project
Management or a diploma with at least 3 years of experience with NGOs works.
· Minimum of at least three years’ experience in in development aid/
project management
· Experience in projects planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation
and Learning.
· Knowledge of the key issues and trends in advocacy and social
mobilization.
· Past work experience with the similar geographical context is desirable.
Personal
attributes
· Ability to work independently as a part of a team to implement the
project.
· Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
· Fluency in English – written and verbal
· Effective IT Skills (Microsoft Office).
· Effective report writing skills.
· Ability to multitask and perform in busy working environment**.**
· Passion for work and Honesty.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines.
· Team player.
· Ability to identify and solve problems.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
How to
Apply
Please send us your
cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, names
and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone
contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the
position title on the subject line. Send your application to Recruitment.irk@islamic-relief.or.ke by Friday 11Th Dec
2020.
Please note that this is
an urgent recruitment, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis
NB: This is a field-based
position therefore locals are encouraged to apply