Date of Commencement of Duty: 1st July 2020
Duty Stations: Matungu, Kakamega County
Duration: One Year
Job description
This role is responsible for Promoting Organization to coordinate the implementation of the Self Help Group Approach. It keeps the management informed about what is going on in the field. S/he leads the team of Community Facilitators in the process of implementation in Matungu, Kakamega County.
Responsibilities
To orient all stakeholders in the identified SHG Approach area prior to implementation
To provide/coordinate/organize training for CFs, SHGs, CLAs, Federation according to the training modules
To establish networks and collaboration systems to ensure entrepreneurs are linked to other business development services such as micro-finance and agricultural
To work out the overall implementation plan in consultation with the Programme Manager of the promoting organization and the National Coordinator
To facilitate the CFs planning of activities so that the overall implementation plan is achieved in terms of quantity and quality
To monitor the work of the CFs in terms of project quantity and quality
To mentor and nurture the CFs so that they can do their work well in spite of difficulties and hardships in the field
To keep the management informed of the implementation in the field and get them involved
To provide SHGs, CLAs and the Federation with relevant information for establishing linkages and getting project support.
Providing information should lead the groups to access information on their own and not be dependent on the Project Officer
To actively look for development resources that could be of benefit to the community. For example: appropriate technology, sustainable agriculture, livelihood options, etc.
To provide periodic reports to the CSA management through Programme Manager as well as to the National Coordinator. S/he needs to believe in the potential of the women, motivate them to realize this and unleash the same. Inputs provided to the PO and even CFs to develop and reinforce this attitude could prove beneficial
Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree in social sciences/Diploma social work and community development or equivalent from a recognized University
Proven experience of not less than 4 years, preferably in managing self-help groups
Computer literate with proficient skills and knowledge in computer packages for office use (Ms. Word, Excel, and Publisher)
Experience in formation of Self Help Groups which comprise of the vulnerable women will be a distinct advantage
Experience in conducting training needs assessment to Self Help groups to carry out saving and loaning in order to improve their lives Experience in monitoring and mentoring Community Facilitators in terms of quality and quantity
Experience in developing timely weekly, quarterly and annual plan for proper project implementation
Experience in carrying out timely monitoring and evaluation and submit equally timely quarterly and annual reports on the project’s progress and impact to management and donors