Community Development Facilitator Laisamis at Concern Worldwide

Duty Station: Laisamis, Marsabit

Direct Reports: None

Contract Details:

• Six (6) Months Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Availability of Funds and Performance
• Monthly Salary Kes 32,698 per month
• Medical Cover for the Principal
• Life Assurance Cover
• WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

To develop capacity of communities for empowerment, self-driven development and to influence decision making at the governance structure through citizen participation using Community Conversations (CCs) approach

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• The main responsibility is to support facilitation and coordination of community dialogues. Specific duties are to:
• Support Community Facilitators (CFs) to mobilize communities through CCs and community organized groups
• Facilitate community dialogues together with the CFs
• Conduct trainings, skills reinforcements and technical mentorship to CFs
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to CFs in facilitation of productive dialogues
• Support CCs and community organized groups to develop and implement community action plans
• Work with CFs to support communities document action plans by sector
• Together with the CFs follow up the implementation of community action plans
• Support communities to develop, submit and follow up on petitions
• Guide and support communities to file complaints and provide feedback to government and other stakeholders
• Work with the Ward Administrators to facilitate communities to develop and submit village and Ward development plans in County planning and budget processes
• Link communities to mapped stakeholders and work with the stakeholders to address community development issues
• Support communities to organize stakeholders forums at the village and ward level
• Conduct Community Conversations monitoring for quality assurance

Job Specification:

• A diploma in community development, social sciences or any other relevant field
• At least two (2) years’ experience in implementing community projects
• Experience in community mobilization and engagement using participatory approaches in ASAL context
• Experience in Community Conversations approach is an added advantage
• Must be a resident in Illeret ward
• Must have a valid motorbike riding license
• Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management
• Strong written and oral communication and leadership skills
• Be able to work independently and as well as in a team
• Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and any of the local languages

Disclaimer Clause

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.