Field Monitor
Diocese of Lodwar in pursuit of its vision ‘ A community of God’s People united by the Holy Spirit, dedicationg our lives to Christian Service to fight poverty and disadvantage’ while working in partnership with DFID Trocaire ASAL Resilience Programme in Loima(ARP – Loima) is seeking to recruit qualified persons to fill the following positions.
The ARP – Loima Project is a DFID Trocaire funded project for three – year intervention focussing on building livelihoods’ resilience among pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in Karemunyang and Turkwell in Turkwkell Division and Lokiriama, Lorengippi and Namoruputh in Loima Division (Loima District).
Background to the Role
The main activities funded under this project revolve around building new or adapted planning and coping strategies within the communities in Turkana County. As this involves the transmission of new knowledge, practising new skills and the adoption of new practices, communities need regular accompaniment and support. It is the role of the field monitor to provide this technical support in the process of change.
Description of Position
Mobilising, training and support communities as they encounter and internalise new livelihoods knowledge, skills and practices.
Location: Lodwar with travel throughout Turkana county
Reporting to: Project Coordinator (ARP – Loima Project)
Date of Issue: 3rd June, 2013
Deadline for Application: 17th June, 2013
Duration :3 years
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Mobilising and training communities in project activities across all components
Providing field based support to others working within the target communities.
Supporting communities after training to ensure that new knowledge, skills and resources are applied and developed.
Contributing to project reports and capturing stories of change, in conjunction with the Project Assistant (media liaison and information management).
Overseeing the distribution of project-funded resources to best address the needs of the poor and very poor, including monitoring the interpretation and administration of strategies of identifying target beneficiaries.
Qualifications, Attributes and Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Diploma in Social Science and Community Development is a must
Two years working experince
Any Degree will be an added advantage
Skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage heavy workloads, to multi-task and to meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Fluent written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Ng’aturkana
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Dynamic and willing to take initiative
Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are required to submit a covering letter quoting job title with their updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, testimonials and email address/contact of three referees and day time telephone. Address the Application to: Human Resource Officer, Diocese of Lodwar, P.O. Box 101 – 30500, LODWAR Or,Email: recruitment@dioceseoflodwar.com
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