Plan International Jobs. Development Facilitator

Community Development Facilitator Jobs at Plan International, Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centred community development organisation without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and future of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centred community development approach.

We are inviting applications for the following position:

Community Development Facilitator
Based at Kisumu.
The position is a one-year fixed term contract and the incumbent will report to the Sponsorship Coordinator Kisumu.

Purpose of the Job:

The main purpose for the job is to mobilize community for sustained participation in sponsorship production as per the corporate standards.

The key responsibilities are to

To work with children and families to ensure their active participation in sponsorship andprogram activities

Ensure appropriate consultation, participation and feedback to the community in relation to Planprograms and policies.

Works with community volunteers to ensure quality and timely sponsorship production.

Trains youth volunteers on the sponsorship book guidelines and to ensure objectives ofcommunity managed sponsorship are realised

Ensure effective planning and monitoring of community volunteers for delivery of timely andquality sponsorship products.

Interacts regularly with Community Based Organisations (CBOs) for awareness creation,mentoring, community mobilisation, and availability and safety of working tools.

Works closely with other team members to identify capacity gaps of Community BasedOrganisations (CBOs) and ensure the same is addressed.

Prepares and shares monthly reports for learning and follow-up where necessary

Creates awareness to communities on Plan International expectations on communications andissues of child rights.

Ensures child protection concerns are documented and reported according to Plan policies.

Collaboration with other staff to ensure there is integration between program and sponsorship
Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Social Sciences, Development studies or Diploma in Community Development

At least 2 years’ experience in an NGO preferably in sponsorship communications

Experience in community participation in development and partnership building

Demonstrate ability to work and mobilize communities to implement development project

Experience working with community based organisation (CBO), children and volunteers

Ability to ride a motorcycle is mandatory

Plan International is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the above requirements, please visit HERE to access the full job description and submit an online application. The closing date for applications is 17th August, 2015. This position is open to Locals Only.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To read more about Plan International in Kenya, visit our website www.plan-kenya.org

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