Call for Volunteer
Introduction: Handicap International (HI) is an independent and
impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and
exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with
disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused
on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and
promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
Project Specific Objective
The Armed Violence Reduction Project: Aims to improve community safety behaviours and
enhance dialogue between affected communities and government stakeholders on
issues of small arms and sexual gender based violence in West Pokot, Trans Nzoia
and Turkana counties.
The Ubuntu Care Project: The project aims to address the root causes and
mitigate the consequences of violence against children especially those with
disabilities in Trans Nzoia County.
General Objective of the Volunteership: The volunteer shall support in the implementation of projects activities as indicated in the implementation plan. He/she will support the Project Officers in the documentation of projects reports.
Specific Objectives of the Internship: The volunteer is to contribute to a variety of project activities in Kitale by providing specific support to the projects for the smooth running of activities.
Planned Activities of the Volunteer
Within the framework of the service
provision, the intern will collaborate with Handicap International Kitale
staff.
He / she will work closely with and
report directly to the Project Manager – AVR.
He /she will be directly contributing
in the following activities:
- Actively take part in planning and organizing
of the project activities.
- Assisting the project officers to follow-up on
field activities with the partners
- Assisting with follow-up of beneficiaries
identified by partners
- Providing reports for activities attended to
the Project Officers.
- Assisting the project team in CPR data
analysis (Evaluate monthly CPR reports as per data Tool)
- Assisting in the filling in of the task force
data base.
- Participating in making follow up in
implementation of action plans developed during trainings.
- Assisting the team in quality assurance and
monitoring field operations
- Archiving in soft copy, all participants list
for outreach/ seminars/trainings and community dialogue.
Expected Outcomes
- The volunteer will have learned about the
organization and the operations of AVR and Ubuntu projects.
- He / she will gain experience on project
management
- Gained skills in report writing and from
trainings attended
- Updated Beneficiary data
- All participants list archived in soft copy
storage
- Monthly feedback report submitted to Project
manager on 2nd day of every month
- Final internship report
Duration and Location of the
Volunteership
The volunteership is for a period of
three months renewable for a further three months subject to performance.
He/she will only be receiving a daily meal and transport allowance of Kshs.700
per working day ( Monday to Friday) subject to statutory deductions, paid once
a month in advance.
The volunteer will be based in Kitale.
Requirements for the Volunteer
- Holder of or currently a third year student,
pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Peace and Conflict,
Sociology, Psychology or any other social sciences from a recognized
institution.
- Ready to gain hands on experience for at least
3 months
- A letter of recommendation from school if
currently studying
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer and internet literate
- Should be a team player and have the ability
to multitask
Other Requirements
- Should be able to work in remote community set
up.
- Should be available for at least 3 months
- Open to learning and can work with minimum
supervision.
The Volunteer / intern is to comply
with the Staff regulations for HI –TUSK Programme
Application Process
If you feel you are the right
candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an
up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current official contacts) by
email to :- recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke on or before 8th June, 2016,
5:00 pm
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Project Volunteer position - Kitale”
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons
with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
