Mercy Corps Field Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Field Assistant 1

 

 (7 positions)
Duty Station: County Level,
Position Category:  Full-time 1    Part-time 0    AND     Regular 1    Temporary 0

Program/Department Summary:

Mercy Corps is implementing the Rift Valley Yes Youth Can Program in Uasin Gishu, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Elgeyo marakwet, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot Counties.  

 

In Central Province, the program covers Kiambu and Muranga Counties The primary objective of Yes Youth Can is to Support the capabilities of youth and youth Organizations as agents of positive change in their communities to strengthen Kenya post election recovery.  

 

Mercy Corps works toward this objective by  Mobilizing and formation of youth Representative structures from the grassroots level to County, Civic education & Life skills trainings, Youth Employability assessments and entrepreneurship trainings, Gender assessments and building strong foundations for youth to contribute to a prosperous Society..

General Position Summary:

The Field Assistant 1 will have extensive experience in managing Youth empowerment Programs/Civic engagement. He will be locally-hired and based at the respective county. He will have responsibility for day-to-day field work in implementation of program activities, mobilization, formation and monitoring of village bunges trainings and youth empowerment events.

Essential Job Functions:

• To work closely with all the program staff in implementation of the program.
• To mobilize the youth in the community and contribute to the formation and monitoring of village bunges
• To build the capacity of the village youth bunges/CBF in proposal writing, business plans, action plans and resource mapping
• To work closely with the CBF in designing and implementing the County work plans and follow up
• To organize trainings, program review and field visits in conjunction with the CBF boards and bunge presidents. ,
• To collect program data accurately and forward the same to the office timely.
• To assist in the implementation of all program activities including grants, trainings, outreach, County boards meetings etc
• To prepare accurate and timely monitoring and field reports and other project documentation as required.
• Maintain project/Program files
• To network with the local administration and other stakeholders
• To represent the organization in meetings at the grass root level
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountability

• Reports Directly To: Civic Engagement Specialists.
• Works Directly With:  Program Officers, Business Officers, Gender and training specialist,Administration/ Logistics Officer, Finance Officer

Knowledge And Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience working with NGOs/CBO’s in civic engagement, Youth Empowerment and economic development projects;
• Diploma in Community development,, economic development or related field or  over 2years field experience
• Commitment to working with youth and vulnerable groups in need, regardless of race, tribe, religion or gender;
• Understanding of working with youth and  local administration and other stakeholders partners;
• Good problem solving, written and oral communication skills;
• Strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili and the local dialect.
• Ability to work without constant supervision and as part of a mixed team;
• Good knowledge of MS Office software such as Excel, Word, and Access;

Success Factors:

• Must be a resident in the county where he is applying for.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, take direction, assume leadership, and make rational decisions while working remotely from country leadership;
• Effective communication and team-building skills;
• High motivation for working in Youth empowerment and economic development with a focus on youth;
• Initiative and adaptability;
• Independent of any political groupings

Closing date is on the 28th September 2012. Applications can be hand delivered at our Elgon view office behind Testimony School or by mail to mceldoret@ke.mercycorps.org.