The Kumekucha program is a community-led social cohesion program that focuses on the transformative power of what is often overlooked — the courage and grace of ordinary people; the communal impulse to be whole again; the will to move past the ravages of violence; and the cultural wealth of traditions and practices of reconciliation. The recent elections have shown that the social divisions within Kenya at both national and community levels are deep. The Kumekucha program s the type of programming that can begin to reweave social connections and begin to rebuild trust and confidence between individuals but also more importantly between groups, communities and even institutions.
Two positions available, one focusing on the Kenya coast and the other focusing on a community in Nairobi.
Objective 1: Support Project Officer, Community Coordinators (CCs) and Community Facilitators (CFs) to carry out activities and introduce the Kumekucha program to project stakeholders, in line with program targets and milestones
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
Understand project targets and milestones for the program
Understand project targets for the CCs
Understand project targets for the CFs
Convey targets in easy to understand format to each CC and CF
Regularly visit, coach, spot check and give feedback to each CC about activities carried out and progress against targets
Serve as Line Manager for Project Officer(s), as appropriate
Facilitate field team performance reviews – directly conducting 360 performance reviews for Program Officers and Community Coordinators
Participate in recruitment panel for Project Officer(s), Community Coordinators, and Community Facilitators
Facilitate strong staff and volunteer morale, support for self-care and positive working environment in area of operation
Objective 2: Select, train and supervise Community Coordinators and Community Facilitators to be self-supporting and to follow the Kumekucha social healing approach (, inclusive, small packs, multi-technology)
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
In coordination with Program Coordinator and Regional Coordinator, have input into the development of business models that apply to VBAs’ activities (profit-making)
Together with the Program and Regional Coordinators, organize and supervise program trainings for CCs and CFs and other stakeholders
Track and report on the implementation of Kumekucha models by CCs, the success of CFs, and any challenges or barriers that may arise that limit or prevent their success
Act as a linkage and “hub” between CCs and GSN – as a trustworthy contact person who can manage the development and expansion of successful community partnerships
Maintain active relationship with national, county and local government officials, as required (
Objective 3: Tracking and reporting on Kumekucha activities and results/impact
Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:
Understand and train CCs and CFs on the use of the ONA reporting forms and procedures
Maintain own tracking records using the tools in the Senior Coordinator Management Binder
schedule of own activities (monthly workplan)
schedule of field visits
checklist for field visits
monthly checklist
up to date CC and CF contact list
current targets (seasonal plan) for own network
Submit monthly reports on Kumekucha activities (summarized) to the Director of Program and Admin on time, following up on any gaps (CCs who have not reported)
Respond to requests and instruction from Director of Program and Admin, and GSN office staff or management, for provision of reports, data or other information or records of network activities
Maintain records of trainings of CCs and CFs, and any other activities undertaken in the network
Cooperate with and actively engage with Project Officers from GSN to get up to date performance feedback from their spot-checking activities
QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary education in development studies, international relations, Psychology, Social Work, Conflict Transformation/Peacestudies, or related field.
3-5 years work experience in peacebuilding, and/or trauma-healing.
2-4 years management experience in complex security environment.
Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation.
Demonstrated ability to work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security and political contexts.
Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Understanding of social healing and trauma-informed approaches at the community level
Excellent people and communication skills
Respect for local communities a sincere desire to help them in a healing process
Organized, able to track own activities and those of others
Honest, hard working and dedicated
Interested in supporting staff self-care and wellness
PREFERRED
Technical peacebuilding and/or trauma-informed skills (various areas may be relevant and useful)
Experience in teaching and/or training
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