Liaison Officer Job in Garissa County, Kenya


Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights. 

To support the development of its programmes in Nairobi and Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of Liaison Officer based in Garissa County.
 
Reporting to: Field Coordinator
 
Duty station: Garissa County (with travels to Dadaab and northern Lagdera district)
 
Contract duration: Asap – 6 month duration - renewable

Main task and responsibilities:
  • Establish an appropriate and efficient working network with all relevant authorities at district and community levels (civil, religious, and all other services) to facilitate Tdh activities implementation, acceptance, and ownership from the community in Garissa County.
  • Participate and support the Field Coordinator and the rest of the field team in the review of the strategy for Tdh in Kenya.
  • Adhere to and contribute towards promoting Terre des hommes’ Charter, Code of Conduct and Operating Principles.
  • Support the Field Coordinator promoting Terre des hommes Child Protection Policy with local authorities, administration, communities and partners.
  • Collaborate with the Field Coordinator and Project Managers providing a neutral, objective and external evaluation on programme impact, acceptance and ownership by the supported community and make recommendations for future programme directions.
  • Act as the local Tdh focal point for communication with local authorities and community representatives and committees.
  • On a monthly basis, support the Field Coordinator in providing a regular social and economic analysis of the North Eastern Province and Tdh intervention areas within the monthly sitrep.
Requirements:
  • Minimum diploma-level education in community and development, program management and/or social development.
  • Experience in working with similar organization, previous experience of two years or more
  • Experience and knowledge of North Eastern Province social and security context, community organization and dynamics
  • Good communication and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrate ability to use Microsoft office (word, excel, power point)
  • Fluency in English, Kisomali and Kiswahili.
  • Previous working experience in North eastern Kenya or in a tense area
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Honesty and integrity
Application modalities:
 
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (with at least three referees) indicating the vacancy announcement reference to the email address: kenya@tdh.ch under the title: RE: Tdh liaison officer recruitment

Closing date for this positions is on or before  8th October 2012, 5.00 PM 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
 
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
 
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.