Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and for generations to come. We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the position of Project Assistant- Community Mobilization – Karamoja Cluster, based in Lodwar
Kenya Jobs: Project Assistant- Community Mobilization – Karamoja Cluster, based in Lodwar
Working closely with the Water and Sanitation Officer the successful candidate will take lead in community mobilization within the project area and also actively participate in the training of water user groups. S/he will also work in close collaboration with other partners within the WASH programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Take lead in community mobilization for active local participation in and support for project activities
- Work closely with various grassroots committees in the water subsector and strengthen their capacity to participate in various water activities
- Promote strong local ownership of project activities
- Mobilize community contributions to project work
- Actively participate in various grassroots forums to help strengthen links between project work and other actors including target beneficiaries
Qualifications, skills and competencies
- Diploma in Development Studies or other relevant field (Water/Sociology/Rural Development)
- Two years relevant working experience
- Excellent mobilization and networking skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Qualified and interested candidates should submit an application letter together with a CV and names of three professional referees to Practical Action by email to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 21st July 2011. Clearly indicate title of position applied for in the subject line.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an “equal opportunities” employer.
