NGO Jobs in Kenya - FH

Fuel Efficient Cookstove Project
Urgent Vacant Positions

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency partnering with WFP seeks to fill the following open vacant positions for the above project at Kakuma Refugee Camp: 

Job Title                   :Field Supervisor
Duty Station             :Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To               :Project Coordinator
Contract Duration     :6 months
No. of Positions        :1
Applications closing date:     8th August, 2012

Duties and responsibilities

Plan and Coordinate the cook stove trainings and focus group discussions

Planning training activity schedules which includes Mobilization of refugees and host communities for training

Monitor the implementation of the activities and prepare regular progress reports, and other reporting requirements

Monitor and Ensure proper distribution of the stoves

Supervise field staff during community trainings as per the training curricula

Supervise to ensure that household visits are conducted and quality improvement verification checklist filled

Conduct the Focus group discussions as per the outlined plan

Ensure adoption rate of 70% is achieved

Hold regular meetings with the extension staff and work closely with other agencies

Compile project reports on a timely and accurate manner

Maintain proper records

 Ensure availability of questionnaires and that they are duly filled

Assesses program effectiveness in reaching established goals

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelors Degree Community Development or related field.

Past experience in the same position preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Fuel-efficient stoves.

Minimum 3 years working with NGO/CBO programs

Planning, organizing and Supervision skills

Training and facilitation skills  a must

Computer competent especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision

Good interpersonal skills

Good command of  English and Swahili

Committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in FH Kenya’s Vision, Mission and Values

Job Title:            Project Assistants
Duty Station:            Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:            Project Supervisor
Contract Duration:        6 months
No. of Positions:        2
Application closing date:    8th August, 2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure 100% community mobilization is achieved during trainings

Conduct trainings and education on stove usage

Supervise extension workers during community trainings as per the training curricula

Conduct daily household visits with extension workers to monitor stove usage

Ensure the usage monitoring questionnaires are filled on a daily basis

Compile the questionnaires on a daily basis and hand over to the field Supervisor

Participate in special surveys and evaluations carried out in relation to the program.

Actively participate in designing and building capacities of the various community leadership groups

Monitor and review all required and relevant records at the Community level, to ensure that they are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner 

Collect all relevant data from the Field extension workers as required.

Prepare and submit daily reports on the program activities in the Community.

Under the guidance of the Project coordinator, assist in conducting regular meetings with Community leaders and implementing partners on the relevant issues.

Conduct focus group discussions

Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)

A Degree or Diploma in community development or its equivalent.

Past experience in the same position or in community work/mobilization preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Fuel-efficient stoves.

Good Interpersonal communication skills

Good command of  English and Swahili, ability to speak local language is added advantage

Training and facilitation skills

Report writing skills a MUST

A team player with good organizational skills

Able to communicate in English – both written and oral

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge in Computer MS word, MS Excel

Committed to serving the poor in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in FH Kenya’s Vision, Mission and Values

Job Title:            Extension Workers
Duty Station:            Kakuma Refugee Camp
Reports To:            Project Assistant
Contract Duration:        6 months
No. of Positions:        10
Application closing date:    8th August, 2012

Duties and responsibilities

Mobilize and ensure 100% attendance of the communities during the stove trainings

Conduct community training and education as per the training curricula and schedule

 Sensitize  the Communities on Energy Saving methods and cooking practices

Disseminates information on maintenance of Energy Saving Stoves.

Works as Extension Agents.

Conduct home visits to the designated households to ensure 70% adoption rate is achieved

Ensure the monitoring questionnaire is dully filled and forwarded to the Project Assistants

Participates in Community awareness with other Incentive workers in Block barazas, Public Barazas.

Ensure the stoves are in good working condition and report on any breakages

Work with other staff  as a Team

To perform any other duty assigned by the Project Assistant or his designate

Work in Liaison with other project partner staff in the camp

Qualifications

Should be refugee registered with UNHCR.

MUST be a resident of Kakuma  Camp

Training and mobilization skills

I yr experience in the field or other related is added advantage

Able to communicate in English and Swahili – both written and oral

Diploma or certificate in Community development, computer will be an added advantage.

Work with other staff  as a Team

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  Human Resources Manager, FH Kenya, P O BOX 14978 -00800 NAIROBI, Email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org or drop them at our Nairobi Office.(Life Ministry Centre, 3rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani.  Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 8th August, 2012.

Extension Workers applicants should drop their applications  and  CVs at the WFP offices in Kakuma.
These are urgent positions and applications will be shortlisted as they are received.  

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews within a short period of time.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.