Fafi Integrated Development
Association (FaIDA) is a Non-governmental organization that has been operating
in Fafi district since 2009.
The organization has been
working with established women and Youth groups in Jarajilla division in
carrying out an environmental restoration project.
FaIDA is currently implementing a livelihood intervention project in Fafi
district in partnership with the international rescue committee.
FaIDA intends to recruit a
qualified candidate for the position of a livelihoods Officer for a period of
four (4) months with a possibility of extension depending on the availability
of funds and performance.
Job title: Project Assistant
Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Duty Station: Garissa
Duties and Responsibilities
Job title: Project Assistant
Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Duty Station: Garissa
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identification
and assessment of sites for Deworming of livestock
- Mobilization
of the community on Deworming of livestock
- Will be in
charge of utilization of veterinary drugs to be used for deworming
campaigns
- Assist the
M&E Officer in identification of sites for the construction of
Veterinary stores.
- Weekly and
monthly reporting of project progress to the M$E Officer.
- Identification
of women groups for training on entrepreneurship skills.
- Assist the M
& E Officer in organizing trainings for women groups.
- Identification
of community veterinary stores management groups
- Any other
duty assigned by the supervisor or his/her designate
Academic / professional qualifications:
- Higher
diploma in Agriculture or Agricultural Extension. A degree in a similar
field will be an added advantage.
- At least 2
years of progressive hands-on experience in the livelihood/veterinary
services
- Prior
working experience and knowledge of the project area will be an added
advantage.
Other skills required
- Excellent
communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme
financial performance
- Excellent
analytical skills
- Ability to
operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
- Familiarity
with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental
requirements
- Fluency in
English is a requirement
- Knowledge of
the local language is desirable
- Ability to
operate Microsoft word, excel and project management software
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a CV and one-page cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the above position by Email to recruitment@faidakenya.org on or before 8th October 2012.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and one-page cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the above position by Email to recruitment@faidakenya.org on or before 8th October 2012.
Applications will be
reviewed as they come in.
Only online applications
will be accepted
