AAH-Kenya Community Mobiliser Job in Kakuma Refugee Camp

Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional

organisation, working in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and

Zambia.

It brings over 25 years’ experience working with

communities in conflict and post-conflict situations, including

refugees, internally displaced people, host communities and communities

in urban slums. 

The AAH Kenya, Kakuma Refugee Assistance

Programme (KRAP) aims to enhance self-reliance and sustainable

livelihoods of 4,080 refugees in Kakuma Camp, Turkana County, through

development of models that will address resilience, safety net and

consumption; skills enhancement, employment opportunities and enterprise

development. 

 

AAH-Kenya is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position to be based in Kakuma refugee camp: 

Job Title: Community Mobiliser
 

Department / Section: Livelihoods
 

Grade: AH 7
 

Reports to: Project Manager
 

Duty Station: Kakuma Refugee Camp and field visits to Kalobeyei Settlement Site

Job Summary: To play a central role in supporting livelihood programming – to facilitate a broad based participation of the PoCs and host community in Kakuma Refugee Camp and the Kalobeyei Settlement Site to promote livelihood activities. 

This will involve working with other project officers, partner organizations and PoC/host community in the camp.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Key activities will involve the coordination of community mobilisation in the refugee camp and the Kalobeyei Settlement Site. 


• He/she will be tasked with managing and coordinating the PoC and host community participation livelihood activities in the refugee camp and Kalobeyei Settlement Site, within the framework of the UNHCR Livelihood Resilience programme being implemented by AAHI.


• The community mobiliser will provide mobilisation technical support to agriculture


• and business project officers in respect of:


• Work in collaboration with and support the Project Officers – i) Business Development, Agriculture ii) Business Development Officer in their respective areas of activity implementation (e.g. trainings)


• Coordinate the social relationships between the PoCs and the host community.


• Serve as the primary link between the refugee community and the host community while developing an infrastructure for both dialogue and conflict resolution


• Establish and build AAHI relationships with PoC community in Kakuma and other stakeholders


• Develop and support the joint participation of both refugee and host community on matters of integration and social cohesion – developing early warning and early response systems.


• Actively promote the AAHI approach to livelihoods with emphasis on promoting group development through support, coaching, mentoring, feedback and identification of investment needs and opportunities.


• Perform any other functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the supervisor in order to meet the level of  services in the organization

Personal Specifications
 

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or relevant tertiary qualification in social and community studies, and/or experience in related fields


• Possess proven practical knowledge of the program development cycle and design and management qualities.


• At least 3 years of progressive responsible programme including understanding of and ability to promote empowering and developmental models in community work through highly effective communication skills – in all forms, especially written and verbal.


• Proven credibility, integrity and professionalism – demonstrates these characteristics at all times.


• The ability to assist groups to formulate their ideas into constructive actions, ability to undertake community based research, and to effectively complete projects.


• Exercises sound judgment and political sensitivity – especially in relation to the community organisation, local governments etc.

Desirable Skills

• UNHCR Field experience.


• Knowledge and exposure to the social and cultural values of the region concerned.


• Proficiency in local language(s).


• Experience in formulating funding applications.


• A proven track record working well with the local community.


• Welcomes and values diversity, and contributes to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected.

Additional Skills & Competences

• Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals;


• Able to manage relationships to achieve results.


• Communicational skills (written and spoken)


• Organisational and mobilization skills


• ICT speciality (email, Spread-sheets, MS-word, Databases, job-related software, etc.)


• Team-work and participation


• Level of self-supervision and ability to take initiative


• Degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Technical side of the job (numeracy, report-writing, critical thinking, leadership, etc.)


• INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector


• Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission, and values.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis. 

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer.

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted