COMMUNITY MOBILIZERS (3 POSTS)- FH/ Kenya

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill in the following vacant position in the Pastoral Livelihood Program (PLP) in Marsabit South, Sololo/Moyale and Isiolo regions.

POSITION TITLE: COMMUNITY MOBILIZERS (3 POSTS)

REPORTING TO: PROGRAM COORDINATOR

CONTRACT PERIOD: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)

DUTY STATION: Marsabit South, Sololo/Moyale and Isiolo regions

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11^TH DECEMBER, 2012

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Community mobilization and sensitization on the goals and objective of the program
• Conduct community level trainings  under the supervision of the Project office
• Ensure the usage monitoring questionnaires are filled on a daily basis
• Supervise project activities at the community level
• Collect and Compile appropriate data from the field.
• Participate in special surveys and evaluations carried out in relation to the program.
• Monitor and review all required and relevant records at the relevant Community institutions supported by the program
• Conducting regular meetings with Community leaders and beneficiaries on relevant issues.
• Solicit the support of local leaders and identify the right beneficiaries at the project level
• Provide support to all local FH staff, church and community leaders, and partner agencies to identify development issues of the community and develop solutions utilizing community and agency resources.
• Act as a technical resource person to the community in issues related to soil conservation, environmental conservation, and agro forestry, and range management.
• Mobilize community members by organizing meetings and training's related to meeting FH pastoral livelihoods program goals and objectives.
• Live in the community and fully participate with the local churches in telling and showing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
• Adhere to Christian principles pertaining to good moral behavior and conduct, honesty and integrity.
• Other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM)

1. Diploma in community development or social work ,animal production, Agricultural sciences, animal health or in related field
2. Minimum of 2 years in community Mobilization work with an NGO.
3. Good Interpersonal communication skills.
4. Good command of English and Swahili, ability to speak and understand local language a MUST.
5. Training and facilitation skills.
6. Report writing skills a MUST.
7. A team player with good organizational skills.
8. Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
9. Knowledge in Computer MS word, MS Excel.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to the: 

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, 3^rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani. Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 11^th December, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.