Field Supervisor

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:     8^th August, 2012

Duties and responsibilities

Ø  Plan and Coordinate the cook stove trainings and focus group discussions

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

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

Ø  Monitor and Ensure proper distribution of the stoves

Ø  Supervise field staff during community trainings as per the training curricula

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

Ø  Conduct the Focus group discussions as per the outlined plan

Ø  Ensure adoption rate of 70% is achieved

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

Ø  Compile project reports on a timely and accurate manner

Ø  Maintain proper records

Ø   Ensure availability of questionnaires and that they are duly filled

Ø  Assesses program effectiveness in reaching established goals

·         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

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

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, 3^rd Floor Jabavu Road, Kilimani.  Next to Kilimani Police station) latest by 8^th 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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted.