Community Mobilizer-PYEI at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is part of the Pastoralist Youth Education Initiative (PYEI) is a multi-donor project that forms the second phase of Adeso’s approach to enhance economic and social opportunities of marginalized pastoral children in Marsabit, Kenya through improved access to quality education. Taking a holistic approach, the PYEI is looking to build on the successes and lessons learned from a 2 year pilot Mobile Non-formal Education (MNFE) in providing access to primary and post primary education for pastoralist youth focusing on female participation. Adeso is seeking qualified and committed individuals to join the PYEI team as Community mobilizers (CM). The incumbents will be the project ambassadors in the community and work closely with the project team and the teacher to monitor activities on the ground. CM will be incharge of a Mobile School to support in the field, including follow up with the associated Community Education Committees (CECs).

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct community sensitization meetings in targeted communities.
• Encourage full participation by all community members, paying special attention to women.
• Assist in recruitment of teachers.
• Facilitate selection and training of CEC members.
• Assist CEC and community members and teachers to develop selection criteria and identify pupils to participate in the project.
• Gather and collate monitoring data and report on findings from field monitoring activities.
• Work with the M&E Officer to learn how to conduct analysis of the monitoring data.
• Assist the M&E Officer with the organization of semi-annual stakeholder meetings.
• Assist the Senior Project Officer and the Cashier/Clerk with other aspects of project implementation as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

• Resident of Marsabit County
• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with community members and colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Computer skills

DESIRABLE

• Relevant technical/vocational qualification
• Experience working on education projects and/or with pastoralist communities