Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Job Title: Field Assistant – Maikona / Turbi
Job Location: Ward level – Operate from Maikona or Turbi ward and cover both Maikona and Turbi Wards
Reports to: Officer – Livelihoods, North Horr
Contract Details:
Eight (8) Months Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Performance and Availability of Funds
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade Kes 59,054
Group Pension
Group Medical Cover (Principal & 2 Dependants)
Group Life Assurance Cover WIBA Plus/Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
To develop capacity and support target communities on livelihoods related matters in specified administrative wards of Maikona and Turbi of North Horr Sub County
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Work closely with the line government departments at the ward level including the Ward and Village Administrators, Village Development Committees, Ward Livestock Production Officer, Ward water officer, Ward animal health technician, Ward crop production officer and ward public health team and Community Development Facilitators who are also based in the targeted administrative wards
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to target community groups such as Natural Resource Management groups, Income Generating Groups, Pastoralist Field School Groups, Community Disaster Management Committees and Livestock Marketing Associations amongst others. The technical leadership and mentorship to the groups will entail motivating the group members to undertake the planned activities, document the progress made and provide appropriate feedback to the line manager on support needed for the target groups.
Support the target community groups and individuals in target communities in developing work plans and/or action plans as appropriate.
Support the target community groups and individuals in target communities access and link with relevant government and private sector actors located within the relevant wards where the field officer is located
Link target community groups with government line departments at ward level for continued support
Document case studies, at least 1 every month clearly demonstrating changes that are happening within the target communities. This will be through close guidance from the line manager and the M&E officer in Marsabit
Represent Concern Worldwide at ward and administrative village level development and coordination forums. All meetings attended will be clearly documented and the information shared to the relevant line manager and the Manager- Livelihoods, Marsabit.
Inform the Line Manager and the Manager- Livelihoods of any planned coordination meetings and community participation events happening in the specific wards where the field officer is located. This should happen at immediately the government officers publicize the event and ideally before the planned event happens.
§ Any other duties that will be assigned by the line manager, Manager- Livelihoods, Marsabit, and the Marsabit area coordinator.
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, support and promote the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
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 diploma in community development, social sciences, livestock production, entrepreneurship, animal health, agriculture, Water engineering or relevant field
At least two (2) years’ experience in implementing community projects in at least one ward of the specified Sub Counties
Must be able and willing to ride a motorbike (candidates with valid motorbike riding license will have an added advantage)
Must be a resident of either Maikona or Turbi wards of North Horr Sub County
Fluency in both spoken and written language in: English, Swahili and at least one of the local Marsabit County languages (spoken in North Horr sub County)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good computing and report writing skills
Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
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
Concern has a Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as appendices to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Any breach of the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal
Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net
CONCERN WORLDWIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY KIND OF RECRUITMENT
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘Field Assistant – Maikona/Turbi’ by Sunday, 17th November 2019.
Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
More Information
- Job City Maikona, Turbi
