Since
1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of
people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming
language and literacy barriers.
FilmAid
uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’
attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.
Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies
emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate
and inform.
People
of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the
resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary
communities.
In this
way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally
relevant messaging.
Through
real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other
aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary
communities.
FilmAid
also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its
stated goals.
FilmAid is looking to recruit a Program Assistant with the general objective to provide program implementation support to FilmAid’s field programs in Kakuma.
FilmAid is looking to recruit a Program Assistant with the general objective to provide program implementation support to FilmAid’s field programs in Kakuma.
The
Program Assistant reports to the Program Officer and will fulfill the following
functions
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- The Program
Assistant(s) will work with various elected sectarian committees in the
Kakuma refugee camp and involve them all phases of specific
projects.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will work closely with the messaging committee on various
issues of concern and also identify approaches to addressing these
problems within the communities.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will design information and dissemination plans for films,
audio products and other IEC materials developed to ensure coverage of all
areas and variety of target groups.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will work together with relevant program staff to develop and
interpret program documents and generate work plan/action plan to support
them.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will conduct trainings for the outreach team and provide
regular mentorship and coaching to team members.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will structure regular meetings with supervisor and outreach
team to monitor progress and performance.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will supervise the work of the outreach team to ensure
activities are conducted according to donor commitments and a
participatory approach is adhered to at all times.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will work closely with the Program Officer in providing
regular updates of outreach activities through internal and external
quantitative and qualitative reports and keeping accurate statistics of
all outreach activities.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will conduct Focus Group Discussions with various members of
the community on topical issues.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will assist the production officer and the drama director in
adapting information gathered from meetings with sectored committees,
focus group discussions and other reviewed data into film treatments and
structures in consultation with the relevant Kakuma program staff.
- The Program Assistant(s)
will attend meeting on behalf of FilmAid as maybe called upon.
- The Program
Assistant(s) will provide effective staff supervision and conduct regular
appraisal.
Requirements
- Must be a Kenyan
national OR must be eligible to work in Kenya
- Must speak
fluent Turkana Language. Candidate who reside in Turkana are encourage to
apply
- Background in
community media, communication for development or related discipline
either through diploma or 2 years of working experience.
- The candidate
must have basic knowledge in Monitoring and Evaluation, in particular for
the development and analysis of baseline information and monitoring
tools.
- Excellent
Communication skills
- Ability to
multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.
- Must have
excellent reporting skills
- Experience in
supervising or leading or being part of cross functional team
- Basic social
media skills
- Ready to work
with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as
part of a team
- Ready to work
for long hours in a hardship area.
- Must be a team
player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Knowledge of
humanitarian principles and action will be an added advantage.
How to apply:
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references to: jobskenya@filmaid.org
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references to: jobskenya@filmaid.org
by 14th
December 2012 addressed to the
HR
Officer,
FilmAid
Kenya,
P.O Box
21751-00505,
Nairobi.
Note that you can also submit your applications in a sealed envelope addressed to; the HR Officer FilmAid Kenya, P.o Box 21751-00505, Kakuma Field Office.
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
Note that you can also submit your applications in a sealed envelope addressed to; the HR Officer FilmAid Kenya, P.o Box 21751-00505, Kakuma Field Office.
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
