Field Officer Job in Kenya

CARE International in Kenya is looking for suitable individuals to fill the following positions within its Groups Savings and Loan (GS&L) program to be based in Homabay, Bondo and Suba.


Field Officer 1 Position Ref: FO/4/2011

Reporting to the Project Officer, the Filed Officer – Community Managed Micro Finance, will promote income generating activities to GS&L group members through business management and technical skills training using the SPM methodology, assist clients to create an entrepreneurial culture and strengthening the capacity of existing GS&L groups through re-training and bank linkages using the mobile network technology.


She/he shall closely monitor the quality of the GS&L groups for linkage and trainings offered by the CBTs and finally monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the delivery channel.
 

Application Deadline

2011-05-05

Job Details

Duties and Responsibilities

* Conduct situational analysis in collaboration with existing GS&L groups to determine the training needs.
* Ensure that the CBTs monitor the SPM trainings per requirements and provide Monthly/quarterly progress reports.
* Undertake proper maintenance of the project assets and ensure proper use of other project resources assigned to him/her.

Required Qualifications and Experience

* A Bachelors degree in Social sciences, preferably in entrepreneurship.
* 3 years relevant hands on experience
* Demonstrated capacity in implementing community based programs, management of Savings and Loan schemes and community mobilization.
* A valid Motor Cycle license with two years riding experience.
* Excellent communication and report writing skills

Applications

Qualified candidates for the two positions are invited to send their application letters, indicating reference numbers on the subject field together with a detailed C.V with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 5th May, 2011 to

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya.
Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.


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