CSEA Assistant at Beacon of Hope Vocational Training College

Position Summary:

• The Combined Socio-Economic Approaches (CSEA) Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance in project implementation relating to the specific CSEA project interventions as per AVSI WINGS Plus model and PEPFAR ES Guidance. They will coordinate monthly meetings, ensure comprehensive assessment of AGYW targeted for CSEA and collaborate with the data team to ensure timely data entry of services provided to AGYWs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and effective implementation of CSEA interventions as planned, considering donor demands at the ward level.
• Coordinate the formation and registration of S4T groups through Sub County Social Development Offices.
• Ensure the roll out of AVSI WINGS Plus ES model.
• Continually communicates to the DREAMS Coordinator, CSEA Officer on project progress, challenges and support required to deliver on the project objectives.
• Ensures all the activities being implemented are conducted within a process that enhances community ownership, participation and contribution for sustainability.
• Ensure all enrolled AGYW are fully layered with ES interventions. i.e. undergo complete Financial Capability and Entrepreneurship Training sessions.
• Ensure assessment of AGYW targeted for CSEA interventions as per the donor targets
• Participate in monthly and quarterly review meetings to review on project implementation progress, address emerging issues and plan for subsequent actions.
• Responsible for timely monthly and quarterly reporting to the donor in collaboration with the CSEA Officer.
• Conduct baseline and endline surveys to AGYW.
• Develop working relationships and linkages with key stakeholder’s i.e. Government officials, private sector service providers, Community leaders as well as the AGYWs to promote ES initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Holds a Diploma in Social or behavioral science or related field; a Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Must have been trained on AVSI WINGS Plus model with at least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position working and managing a donor funded project.
• Posses good presentation skills, oral and written communication in English and Swahili
• Computer literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is desired
• High levels of integrity and respect
• Ability to work and deliver results under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
• Able to work in a community setting, relate well with AGYW and cultivate constructive relationships at the grass-root level.
• Good interpersonal and public relation skills and able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with rural/urban working environment
• Strong coordination skills and team orientation.