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PARTICIPATORY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

BACKGROUND

Consortium of 3 NGOs (Regional Centre for Pastoralists Elders (RDPE) Global Peace and Prosperity Initiative (GLOPPI), & Garbatulla Development Organization(GTDO) are implementing ‘’Enhancing pastoralist’s security and resilience through diversified livelihoods and institutional strengthening project (EPASREDILIS). The project is funded by IGAD under the Regional Civil Society Dry lands Governance Facility. It’s being implemented in Isiolo, Baringo and Tana-River counties of Kenya.

The project focuses on four critical issues namely: the worsening pastoralists’ livelihoods; the declining traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and the increasing natural resources induced conflicts by strengthening pastoralists’ institutions; and the increasing demand for alternative energy sources. The project will diversify the pastoralists’ livelihoods; strengthen the capacity of the pastoralists to resolve conflicts by reviving the traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and will systematically advocate to the national governments to increase the investment and access to social services in the marginalized pastoralists’ communities.

The project will employ three approaches. Firstly, it will holistically study and approach the pastoralist problems/issues (holistic approach). Secondly, it will empower the pastoralist communities to lead in the identification, planning and implementation of appropriate responses to the identified local issues so that they take the lead in every aspect of the project (participatory approach). Finally, the project will also use advocacy approach to increase the impact of its interventions not only in the target areas but also in all pastoralists’ areas. The project is expected to realize the following results; increased household incomes through diversified livelihoods; strengthened capacity of pastoralists’ in conflict mitigation and resolution mechanisms; increased awareness and understanding of pastoralists’ development issues and pro-pastoralist policies developed by the national governments and the increased demand and adoption of alternative energy sources amongst pastoralist communities.

EXPECTED PROJECT RESULTS

· Strengthened capacity of pastoralists’ institutions to manage conflict and natural resources

· Pastoralists’ livelihood options explored and diversified

· Increased awareness and understanding of pastoralists’ development issues and pro-pastoralist policies developed by the national government

· Alternative energy sources developed and utilized

· Enhanced communities’ capacity on disaster risk reduction and resilience building.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTACY

· To build capacities of the consortium staffs by training participatory approaches and facilitation of community based associations.

· To conduct participatory community development exercises by using one of the relevant approaches and tools (Participatory rural Appraisal (PRA), participatory integrated community development (PICD), Participatory Vulnerability and capacity assessment (PVCA).

· To facilitate the establishment of community based pastoralists’ development associations.

KEY TASKS

· Develop brief and comprehensive guideline for facilitating the establishment of community based pastoralist development associations,

· Train key consortium staffs on use of the guidelines and participatory approaches(PRA), PICD, PVCA ...etc)

· Assess vulnerability and capacity of communities in the target areas.

· Identify and rank community needs, priorities and problems.

· Facilitate participatory development of community action plans.

· Identify community wealth groups/categories and community-based selection criteria for the most economically disadvantaged and most vulnerable households..

· Work with the communities to identify most vulnerable and economically disadvantaged households in the target communities for livelihood intervention.

· Identify livelihood options and opportunities for potential diversification and scale up.

· Facilitate the establishment or strengthening of community based pastoralist development associations.

· Facilitate SWOT analysis of community institutions and structures on management and governance.

· Describe current capacities of pastoralist institutions and draft recommendations to strengthen their institutional capacities

EXPECTED OUTCOME

Brief and comprehensive guidelines for community based pastoralists development associations.

Copy of training outline and training report.

Participatory community development report capturing:

Ranked community priority, needs and problems

Livelihood opportunities diversification and scale up

Existing community based structures, governance and management issues.

SWOT analysis on governance and management of community based structures.

Consultancy final report with key recommendations for taking the process forward.

SPECIFICATIONS

Individual consultants or firms having from technical experience are encouraged to apply

· Advanced university degree in a relevant discipline.

· Proven experience of 5-10 years of facilitating community participatory development approaches (PRA, PVCA, PICD, etc) especially those related to pastoralist livelihoods and disaster risk reduction and resilience programmes (Samples PRA/PVCA/PICD and training report must be provided).

· Excellent community facilitation skills.

· Excellent knowledge of participatory qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

· In-depth understanding and knowledge of pastoralist’s livelihoods issues and overall socio-economic, political and cultural situation of the target counties.

· Excellent knowledge and skills on vulnerability and capacity assessment for disaster risk reduction and resilience building

· Proven Experience of 5-10 years in facilitating and building capacity of community based organizations.

· Experience in developing comprehensive guidelines and by laws for community based organizations.

· Proficient in the use of participatory approaches methodologies.

· Knowledge of local languages; Kiswahili, Borana, Masia, Klangine and Bokot is an asset.

· Strong knowledge and understanding pastoralists’ context and have previous similar work experience.

DURATION

This assignment is expected to complete in 21days including preparation and submission of reports.

Interested consultants or firms should submit the following:

· A Cover letter, CVs of involved consultants;

· Detailed technical proposal with work schedule (3 weeks) and Financial proposal (in USD $)

· A sample of a similar work (report on participatory community exercises, training report or a report on participatory vulnerability and capacity assessment report) .

· Two most recent references

· Date of availability and the consultancy daily rate .

And send to jobs@gloppi.org and copy to consortiumresilience@gmail.com not later than November 07, 2014, 5:00Pm. Due to the urgency of the assignment, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer the consultancy before closing date. The selected consultants or firm must be ready to start work within 1 week and must complete as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, only short listed candidates will be contacted for next steps and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

St. Luke’s Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing School
It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions

Librarian 

Scope: The Librarian reports directly to the Principal Tutor and provides librarian and research services.

Purpose of the Position: The Librarian is responsible for providing library and research services for the school and Maintenance of the library and its collections.

Provide effective access to library collections and resourcesMaintain collections management policies and proceduresPerform original cataloguing and classification of print, audio-visual and electronicresourcesDevelop and maintain special indexing systems and files for special collectionsEnsure an accurate inventory of resourcesEnsure efficient retrieval by usersSearch external database programs for the availability of cataloguing copyMaintain inventories, compile statistics and generate reports as requireDevelop and maintain cataloguing proceduresDistribute materials for cataloguingDetermine the type of cataloguing requiredEnsure file cards in shelf listRespond to daily on-site requests for informationTrain library users to effectively search the Library catalogue, Internet and other electronic resourcesMaintain circulation files, records and statistics
QualificationsDiploma in library and  information studies Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage Able to manage a WebsiteHas good interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent written and oral communications skills in EnglishA good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principlesApplications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

WASH Community Development Expert

They can also be emailed to : wpm.ke@tdh.ch 

Closing date for these positions is 17th June 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, research, care and treatment program in Kenya. It is a rapidly expanding program. The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancies in the Partners Demonstration Study. This is an open-label, pilot demonstration and evaluation project of antiretroviral-based HIV-1 prevention among high-risk discordant couples in heterosexual relationships, based at Lumumba Health Centre - Kisumu.

 Location: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery with current registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.Training in Adult ART managementCounseling training is desirable such as VCT and CHCTResearch experience will be an added advantageAt least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage.Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environmentCompetency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs required.Having GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantageGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexiblePrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantagePerform clinical assessment of participants, interpret laboratory results and follow up Adverse Events.Carry out medical examinations including gynecological exams and prescribe medication as required to the Study participantsEnsure participants access to standard of careCompleting Case report formsPerform phlebotomyConsent and determine eligibility of study participants in the studyReferral and tracking of all HIV positive participants for HAART initiationReports to the Lead clinician

Location: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with current registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya.Counseling training in HCT, VCT or CHCT will be an added advantageTraining in reproductive health is required.At least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage.Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environmentPrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantageCompetency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs required.Provision of family planning servicesHaving GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantageGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexibleOffer HIV counseling, care and support to study participants.Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence counseling.Collect blood and other samples such as urine for the clinic proceduresOffer risk reduction counseling,Offer contraception counseling and provide contraceptive methods at the siteCompleting Case report formsConsent study participantsPerform phlebotomyReports to the lead clinician

Position: Community Outreach WorkerLocation: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Form IV certificate and certificate in Counseling, Community Health, social work or any other relevant field.
 At least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or field work in a health related field/organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of local traditions, language and community an advantageAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili and DholuoGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexibleInvolved in accelerated campaigns and mobilization of HIV discordant couples in the regionParticipate in communication with CBOs, VCTs and other stakeholders in terms of referral of HIV discordant couples to the site- LumumbaTaking locator information for study participantsTracing of study participantsAssist in the referral process of study participantsDocumentation and tracking of all community activities / eventsReports to the Outreach coordinatorPrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantage

Applications should include the following:A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current/last salary and date available to work on the projectA copy of current registration with a professional body where applicableA current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 3 refereesAt least two letters of reference preferably from previous employersCopies of academic and professional certificatesCopy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 18th March 2013.
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

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HHCDO stives to empower communities living in Karachuonyo in terms of their civic responsibilities, economic independence, food security, environmental conservation, public health and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support for a just and equitable society.

Its overriding role is to build community capacity to facilitate sustainable development to support vulnerable groups.

We seek to fill the following vacancy and invite qualified, dedicated and self-motivated applicants.

Pharmaceutical Technologist (Aids Relief Project)

Purpose: To manage the ARP pharmacy, and coordinate all activities of stock and inventory management pertaining to HIV/AIDS drugs for the AIDS Relief program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

All applications should be in the form of a single attachment containing both the cover letter, and CV Only (in MS Word or PDF format)

Homa Hills strives to provide the space and encourages all staff to be innovative and think beyond their Job Descriptions to create opportunities for themselves and the organization

The Chief Executive Officer
Homa Hills Community Development Organization
P.O. Box 760-40300,
Homa Bay.

E-mail: hhcdo.jobs@homahills.or.ke

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 (A joint Government of Kenya and European UNION Programme)

Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) is a joint initiative of the Government of Kenya and the European Union that was established in March 1996 through Legal Notice No. 303 of 26th March 1996. 

Job vacancies have arisen in the CDI component that require to be filled on contractual basis by highly qualified and experienced Kenyan Nationals. 

Designation: Deputy Regional Officer – Engineering

Department/Station: Programmes Department, Central Regional Office, Nairobi

Supervisor: Reports to the Regional Officer, Central Region

Key functions

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Experience

Department/Station:  Programmes Department, Western Regional Office, Eldoret

Supervisor:  Reports to the Regional Officer, Western Region

Key functions

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Experience

If you feel you are the right candidate CDTF is looking for, apply by filling the Job Application Personal History Form available from this site (download form) and send together with your CV to email address: vacancies@cdtfkenya.org. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th January 2013 at 5.00pm. 

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Job Description

Deputy Principal Tutor

Duties shall include Management and Administration

We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative Community Development Facilitator based at Narok Local Rights Programme (LRP).

Position: Community Development Facilitator

Functional Unit: Programme

Reporting to: LRP Manager

Supervising: none

Category: 4       

Duty Station: designated LRP

Key relationships:

Main Purpose and Scope

Responsible for facilitating the Local Rights Programme (LRP) activities through community based organizations and other partners so that the LRP achieves its set objectives.

Responsibilities

Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Grants management, Monitoring & evaluation, Capacity development, Performance management, Budgeting & budgetary control, Resource mobilization and monitoring, Documentation, information management and reporting, Networking  , Stakeholder management, Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral communication; written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; group leadership; listening; judgement; coaching. Organisational learning and capacity development

Job Requirement (Knowledge/Skills Competencies)

Qualifications

You must be willing to reside in the designated station.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside women and people living in poverty and exclusion. 

Kindly do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used for initial selection. 

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.