NGO Jobs Kenya
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 NGO Jobs
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 NGO Jobs 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 NGO jobs 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
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