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We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Our work expanded into a multi-sectoral programme focusing on urban and rural livelihoods, primary education, HIV and ...
Reports to: Area Coordinator – Marsabit administratively and technically to Manager - Community Empowerment based in Nairobi
Direct Reports: Community Development Facilitator
Duty Station: North Horr, Marsabit
Contract Details:
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Performance and Availability of Funds
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade Kes 99,197
Group Pension
Group Medical Cover (Principal & 2 Dependants)
Group Life Assurance Cover
WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To provide technical leadership in the implementation of Community Empowerment Approaches in North Horr, Marsabit
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership in the establishment, maintenance and graduation of CC groups in the County
- Develop technical capacity and support for community conversations to Concern programme staff including training and mentorship
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Community Development Facilitators (CDF) and Community Facilitators (CFs) in implementation of community conversations
- Foster linkages between the CDF to the County Government of Marsabit to facilitate citizen participation in county planning and budget processes
- Coordinate the utilization of the Community Conversations platform for achievement of Programme results and citizen participation
- Network with and interest other actors at county/ sub-county level to utilize community conversation groups as entry points for their interventions
- Look out for and advice on emerging community participation avenues and preposition CC groups to take advantage of such avenues
- Participate in the development of phased approaches to ensure that programme achieve their result through the CC approach
- Conduct regular field visits to Community Conversations to monitor for quality assurance
- Provide relevant CC data including change stories for use by the Communication Officer in documentation of the Community Conversations approach
- Compilation of timely monthly and quarterly reports on Community Conversations
- 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
- Programme Participant Protection Policy
- To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
- To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
- To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).
Job Specification:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences or any other relevant field with two (2) years’ experience or a Diploma in Community Development, Social sciences or any other relevant field with at least three (3) years’ experience in implementing community projects
- At least two (2) years’ experience in implementing Community Conversations (CC) in Marsabit County
- Must be a Trainer of Trainers in Community Conversations approach
- Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili, and at least one of the local languages spoken in Marsabit County is a an added advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good computing and report writing skills
- Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Strong leadership and management skills
- 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
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the job title as the subject of the email as by Tuesday, 10th April 2018.
Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
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