PROGRAM ASSISTANT (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA OCTOBER 2013)

Title: Program Assistant

Build Africa Kenya is a Non Governmental Organization that works exclusively in rural areas of Kenya to help young people escape poverty by supporting education and income generation activities. Our aim is to create sustainable models for increasing the incomes of the poor and better access to education and healthcare. We give young people (including parents and the community at large) the chance to save, to work their way out of poverty and to increase the prosperity of their communities. We work with key stakeholders in Gilgil, Elementaita, Kwale, Machakos and Mwala regions in implementing integrated programmes in Education and livelihoods. Our vision is for every young person in Africa to fulfill their potential and to make a difference.

As part of our ongoing effort to improve the quality of our program delivery, we are seeking a talented and socially responsible individual with high levels of integrity, exceptional skills, commitment to and a passion for using investment and education as a tool to reduce poverty in rural communities for the position below:

Program Assistant

The Program Assistant reports to the program coordinator (Education, Gilgil) and provides support both to the Education and livelihoods programs. The post holder is responsible for high quality program activity implementation that entails community mobilization, training, community partnership liaison, data capture and reporting. The post holder will be expected to continually observe the day-to-day effectiveness of program delivery, noting and reporting any areas where improvements are possible. This position will be based in Gilgil district and is expected to provide program support for Build Africa Kenya activities in Nakuru County

Key Responsibilities

• Implement core program and cross cutting activities as per the work plan
• Organize and conduct community based trainings
• Manage and keep vibrant partnerships with the community
• Identify project beneficiaries and as needed, and collect evidence of program impact from the beneficiaries
• Collect and enter into MIS relevant program data, including KPIs
• Make continual informal observations of BAK’s program delivery, noting and reporting any potential problems, notable successes and suggestions for improvements
• Provide high quality photographs and Video clips for use in fundraising
• Prepare detailed monthly project activity reports

Person Specifications and Competencies

The right candidate will have a minimum of a relevant first degree from a recognized university with at least two years of demonstrated experience implementing development projects, preferably with a local NGO and should have experience of directly working with communities. The job holder must cherish integrity of character, be highly organized and committed to high standards of performance. She/he must be fluent in English and Kiswahili and be a proactive thinker.

She/he should be aware of Child Protection issues and be a person of high integrity that will model Build Africa’s core values. Besides willing to work under hard conditions in the rural areas, the right candidate should be able to ride a motorcycle and be in possession of a valid driving license.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please email your application and a copy of your CV with daytime contact numbers, details of 3 referees and an indication of your salary expectations so as to reach the undersigned on or before 21 October 2013

The Country Director
Build Africa Kenya
PO Box 10604-0100
Nairobi.
Email: hr@build-africakenya.org

Categories: ASSISTANT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT