Project Assistant

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant positions in Marsabit and Moyale.

Post Title:                                              PROJECT ASSISTANT (2 position)

                Duty Station:                                        Marsabit & Moyale.

                Duration:                                               1 Year. (With possibility of Extension)

Closing Date for applications:            5^th April 2013.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Implementation of various project activities

• Understand individual OVCs and PLWHA and their families and document their case history details Mobilize caregivers of the OVC & PLWHA and entire community towards understanding and supporting of the FH Kenya development philosophy and objectives.
• Distribute materials and other support offered to beneficiaries and ensure the distribution list and other documents are signed and filed as per program requirements.
• Ensure the beneficiaries (OVC and PLWHA) receive minimum package of services as required by the program, and recorded in essential service sheets.
• Identify and advocate for OVC and PLWHA with special needs in the target communities (e.g.  Inheritance rights, domestic violence, child abuse, etc.).
• Provide day to day guidance and support to volunteers and interns working within your region.

 Collaboration and Coordination

• Identify the churches and leaders working in the various communities and establish linkages and partnerships to enhance outreach programs for OVC, PLWHA and youth and their congregations.
• Forge links with other organizations and institutions which are working with OVCs, PLWHA and youth in order to improve the effectiveness of the FH Kenya program.
• Submit monthly progress reports (including summary forms, narratives, case stories and activity photos) to the senior program coordinator by 28^th day of every month.

 Training and home visits

• Train, counsel, encourage and refer (where necessary) the various groups we work with (both affected and infected ) to adopt positive methods in dealing with HIV & Aids.
• Conduct regular outreach visits to the project areas for planning purposes.
• Understand all OVC and PLWHA, in their home environments through home visits, paying special attention to child headed families.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM)

§  Diploma in community Health, Social work, Nursing or any other related field.

§  Minimum of two years work experience in community work especially working with people living with HIV.

§  Training on HIV and AIDS Management.

§  Computer literate.

• Can speak any of the Local Languages.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  Human Resources Manager, FH Kenya P O BOX 125 MARSABIT, or email to: hr_fhkenya@fh.org or drop them at our Marsabit office by 5^th April 2013.

NB: only short listed candidates will be contacted via mobile Phone.