Project Assistant –
Agriculture
Islamic Relief Kenya in pursuit
to support and strengthen its operations, seeks to employ motivated,
hardworking, and pro-active individuals to fill in the following position.
JOB PURPOSE
The project assistant will
support in the implementation of Livestock and agriculture activities of the
Strengthening Community Resilience and Economic Empowerment Programme (SHEEP
Project) in Garissa County.
1.Overall, Purpose
The Project Assistant
Agriculture will assist in the implementation of Livestock and agriculture
activities of the Strengthening Community Resilience and Economic Empowerment
Programme (SHEEP Project in Garissa County. He/she will directly report to the
Project Officer-Livestock.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible
for the overall field coordination, management & implementation of the
Livestock and agriculture intervention
- Livestock
and agriculture programme activities are implemented according to the
annual work plan while maintaining the flexibility to shift priorities
according to the changing context.
- Identify
the groups and clients, their capacity building and training needs,
particularly in the area’s livestock and agriculture production.
- Document
community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant stakeholders
for appropriate action.
- Regular
monitoring and evaluation of project implementation at field Level.
- Prepare
and submit monthly quarterly and annual work plans.
- Prepare
and submit timely monthly, quarterly, annually narrative, and financial
reports.
- Ensure
key lessons and best practices from the project are documented and shared
with all key stakeholders.
- Provide
technical support to the project for their sustainability by developing
linkages and network.
- Formulate
plans to provide trainings needed at various levels and different phases
of the project and support to conduct training.
- Supervise
and monitor groups & project training on regular basis to ensure that
activities are conducted as planned.
- Prepare
a monthly progress report detailing the activities performed during the
month, highlighting achievements, and making recommendations for future
activities.
- Supporting
and keeping track of day-to-day activities implementation at the selected
sites.
- Preparation
of weekly project implementation plans/acceleration plans
- Ensure
timely implementation of project activities as per the work plan
budgetary, standards and procedures.
- Ensure
filling of project documents in accordance with IRK policy and procedures.
- Ensure
that livestock production & health activities that enable to promote
the livestock products and marketing and this would create more income for
communities.
- Ensure
the preparation and implementation of the work plan activities, including
M&E activities, meetings & visits of the project area conduct
timely in coordination with the Field coordinator and MEAL officer
- Facilitate
consultation, participation and feedback to the community in relation to
Islamic relief program and policies
- Understands
and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and Do No
Harm and ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance
with the appropriate procedures.
- Fulfil
any additional assignment as deem necessary by the organization and/or as
assigned by Line manager
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
- Minimum
Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Animal husbandry,
Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences, Agriculture, Rural development, or
other relevant fields of study.
- Required
experience in Agribusiness with at least 3 years of humanitarian work, UN,
or Government Institutions
- Membership
of recognized Agriculture institution in Kenya is an added Advantage.
- Ability
to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.
- Proven
analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
- Excellent
communication skills, both verbally and in writing (both in English and
Kiswahili, local language will be an added advantage)
- Effective
IT Skills (Microsoft Office).
- Communication,
tact, and negotiation skills.
- Conceptual
understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development
- Conflict
resolution and Problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge
of local or Kiswahili language.
- Willing
to travel to the remote areas.
- Sympathetic
with aims, values & objectives of Islamic Relief.
- Knowledge
of computer package, such as excel, word, PPT etc.
· Please send us your
cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, a copy
of National ID, 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 Thursday 16th. February 2023.
· Qualified female
candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
· Please note that, this
recruitment shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.
· Applicants should be
sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief: (Sincerity,
Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and Custodianship)
Disclaimers: The Islamic relief
does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process thus during
application, interviews processes, offer/ contract, or training.
Note*: Islamic Relief is an
equal opportunities employer.*
