Required for a Civil Society Organization, an enterprising,
imaginative and results oriented individual to fill the following position in our
Mombasa Office:
Program Intern / Volunteer
Job PurposeProgram Intern / Volunteer
- Carry
out research, administrative and operational duties support for the
project team at the Mombasa Office
- To
support the implementation of a project on citizen engagement in water
activities, aimed at expanding opportunities for citizens to access water
as a human right and improve their livelihoods
- S/he
will work through local groups and communities to ensure that all aspects
of programming in Mombasa are well-coordinated and effective
- Assist
in resource mobilization and identification of advocacy opportunities in
Mombasa
- Timely
and high quality reporting to the project headquarters in Nairobi
- Networking
and following up on specific cases as will be defined
- Support
community groups in community mobilization
Required qualifications and Competencies:
- At
least a relevant diploma in Social sciences or Environmental studies
- Minimum
2 years work experience in water and environmental projects
- Good
knowledge of Mombasa County and should be residing there
- Experience
in, and capacity to undertake resource mobilization
- Excellent
community facilitation skills
- Good
understanding of community mobilization approaches
- Good
understanding and experience of the Human Rights approach to water
- Attributes
and skills
- High
ethical and integrity standards
- Excellent
communicator, in speech and in writing
- Amiable
and of pleasant personality
- Ability
to prioritise, and exercise good judgment
- Good
understanding of donor funded water and environment projects
- Good
grasp of the New Constitution and Devolution
- Flexible,
energized, innovative, and able to undertake fieldwork
- Excellent
Computer Proficiency is a must
If you meet these specifications, send your application and CV,
with details of three referees (one of whom should be current or immediate
former supervisor if you have worked before) to hr.wlrn@gmail.com on or before
8th February, 2013 (Internship will be for three months with possiblity of
renewal).
