Salvation Army Field Cluster Coordinator (KISC-WASH Project) Job in Kitui County, Kenya

The Community Development and Health Office of the Salvation Army Kenya East Territory seeks to recruit a qualified person to fill the position of Field Cluster Coordinator in their Kitui / Mwingi Cluster to oversee the implementation of the Kenya Integrated School and Community Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (KISC-WASH) Project.
 

Position Summary: The role of this position is to facilitate communities and schools in the implementation of the KISC WASH Project as per the project design and plans. 

This is a full time contract position for 1 year renewable based on performance. 

The successful person shall be based at Thokoa in Kitui County.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the project implementation in Kitui / Mwingi Cluster including preparation of plans, budgets and ensuring timely preparation of reports


• Participate in networking meetings involving partners from the government, non-governmental organizations and other players from the private sector.


• Facilitate communities to conduct a thorough needs assessment and prioritization.


• Supervise the construction of WASH facilities and agricultural interventions undertaken within the targeted schools and communities to ensure quality control (materials and workmanship) and prudent use of resources


• Work closely with the government officials, extension workers and NGO officials with similar objectives to those of the Salvation Army KISC WASH Project in order to enrich the projects output.


• Compile and submit regular monitoring/field reports on all project activities within the cluster to the project Field Development Coordinator.


• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of quarterly / annual activity and financial reports


• Organize and facilitate community trainings and health outreaches.


• Other duties as may be required within the scope of the project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of Diploma qualification in social sciences preferably in the following fields Community Development, Public Health, Agriculture. Environmental Sciences and Water Supply Technology from reputable institutions.


• At least 1 year experience working with grass root communities. Experience in community WASH projects will be an added advantage.


• Ability to organize and facilitate training targeting both adults and children using the participatory methodologies.


• Ability to ride a Motor cycle. A valid riding license is mandatory.


• Good knowledge of rainwater harvesting technologies,VIP latrines and other rural water supply solutions.


• Fluent written and verbal English and Kiswahili language skills.

Application Details:

 
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV, including telephone contact and details of at least 3 professional referees, via email to kenya_projects@kya.salvationarmy.org by 5 August 2016.