FilmAid International Program Assistant Job in Kenya

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya.

Closing date: 28 Dec 2010
Location: Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Form messaging committees in Dadaab refugee camps comprising relevant stakeholders – UNHCR, implementing partners, GoK and refugee community representativesMeet regularly with FilmAid messaging committee in Dadaab refugee camps, which will comprise of members from the refugee community, UNHCR and partner agencies staff and involve them in all phases of the project. The program assistant will work closely with the script writer/drama director and other relevant program staff in discussing with the messaging committee various issues of concern and also identify approaches to addressing these problems within the communities.Conduct Focus Group Discussions with various members of the community – religious leaders, community leaders, youth (both in and out of school), women, girls, and parents on the topical issuesAdapting information gathered from meetings with the messaging committee, focus group discussions and other reviewed data into film treatments and structures in consultation with the relevant Dadaab program staff.Design information and dissemination plans for the films developed to ensure coverage of all areas and variety of target groupsWork closely with the Program Manager in providing regular updates of the production and dissemination through quantitative and qualitative reports.Assist in drafting and compiling monthly, annual and donor reports.Assist in the development of grant proposalsParticipate in the drafting of yearly workplansResearch and acquisition of video content.Keep accurate master record of film and book librariesConduct internet research on topics including best practices, fundraising, and other resources, to circulate to the field staff, and respond to other technical assistance requests.Focal point for field communications: coordinate newsletter ideas with country office, website information update, drafting communication materials, coordinate FilmAid’s participation in events, etc.Represent FilmAid in program meetingsWork with the field staff in keeping accurate statistics of daytime and evening screening attendancesMonitor and collect feedback on production and dissemination activities.Act as the liaison between FilmAid, the refugee community and other agencies in Dadaab on issues pertaining to information dissemination activities in Dadaab.Be familiar with both FilmAid and the Kenya Codes of conduct.Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience
Be of Kenyan nationalityNational Higher diploma in communication, social sciences, community development or other relevant disciplineAt least 3 years experience in program implementation, preferably with a development organization or humanitarian aid organizationExcellent writing skillsInternet research skillsFluency in written and spoken EnglishProficient in MS Word, Excel and AccessReady to work for long hours in hardship areasExcellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsReady to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamCommitment to humanitarian principles and actionHow to apply

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 28th December 2010 to: nairobi@filmaid.org

Applicants who will attach copies of their certificates and other documents will be disqualified

Applications to be submitted through email only and only short listed candidates will be notified.

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