Purpose:
The role of the FSL Project Assistant will be to carry out community assessments to identify needs, technical surveys, liaise with the County Departments and implement group training on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), livestock management, financial skills, group dynamics etc. and emergency intervention where required. Ensure linkage, synergies and complementarity with other sectoral interventions, i.e. Nutrition, WASH as well as proper coordination, consultation and information sharing with partners.
Represent Action Against Hunger in all coordination at the county and sub-county level, collaborate with other implementing partners, INGO, UN bodies and the local communities to ensure successful implementation of project activities without duplication and resource wastage and smooth running of the projects.
Engagement:
Work in collaboration with the communities, local leaders, elders and local authorities at all stages of project implementation and represent Action Against Hunger towards partners at the field level when necessary: NGOs, local authorities, UN bodies and community representation (elders, chiefs etc).
Collaborate with senior FSL Officer, Program Manager, all Project officers and other department field teams to contribute to defining technical strategy when required to ensure the projects are integrated.
Delivery:
Work with the Senior FSL Officer to prepare progress reports, quarterly donor reports, proposals development, Program reports and project procurement plan and contributes to survey reports
Compile program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly (statistical and narrative), Quarterly and annual donor reports.
Essential job functions
In coordination with the FSL Senior Project Officer, M&E officer and county teams, participate in the design and conduct all baseline assessments, surveys, and follow-up assessments
Ensure that all beneficiaries and assessment data are kept organized and in an accessible manner
To establish a positive and cohesive working relationship with the community and direct beneficiaries of the project and strive to listen particularly women beneficiaries inputs
To support the County government to clearly understand the objectives, requirements and provisions of the projects
To improve the participation of the beneficiaries in the decision-making process through management committees, appointed leaders, regular information sessions and administrative structures
Support the county teams train and monitor food security activities in the field
Create linkages with women groups to financial institutions, farmers associations, cooperatives, social services and private partnerships etc.
To ensure the effective implementation of monitoring of activities in the area of operation:
By working closely with the Senior FSL Program Officer, regularly monitor and evaluate Food Security and Livelihoods projects performance and provide timely inputs, feedback and impact of the ACF Food Security and Livelihoods interventions
Establish a positive and cohesive working relationship with the community and direct beneficiaries of the project
Document human interest stories and lessons learnt on a quarterly basis
Supervisory Responsibilities
FSL Project Assistant position has no reporting line to manage
Fiscal Responsibility
Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other Project Officer in line with the work plans
Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits
Propose anticipated budget realignment in discussion with Project Officer
In liaison with the Project Officer, monitor budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
Support the Project Officer in monthly budget reviews and suggesting amendments to the finance team
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel for long distance in the community therefore require being flexible, work under pressure and work beyond working hours.
Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance for five days per week with eight hours per day however, due to nature of programs, may be required to work longer hours and over the weekends.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic based on the office needs. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.
Must therefore adhere to measures put in place to reduce the risks, including COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures.
Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
Foster an environment that reinforces the values of women and men, and equal access to information.
Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
Value and respect all cultures.
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as General Agriculture, Agriculture Education and Extension, Agriculture Economics,Agribusiness, Agriculture and Human Ecology, Animal Science, Business Development and Marketing and any other related degree
Experience from county/national government and INGO sectors is an advantage.
Knowledge of main donor requirements including UNICEF, ECHO, USAID, EU, Private donors etc.
Required Skills & Competencies
2 years’ experience in a similar position.
Previous experience in Arid and Semi-Arid lands of Kenya
Computer skills with excellence in Microsoft Excel and Word
Good level of spoken and written English and Swahili. Local language is an asset
Ability to work under minimal supervision and have impact on input on program indicators
Demonstrate capacity in constructively engaging local authorities and local partners.
Excellent organization, coordination, report writing skills
Apply via :
againsthunger.zohorecruit.com
