Community Mobilizer-PYEI

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is part of the Pastoralist Youth Education Initiative (PYEI) is a multi-donor project that forms the second phase of Adeso’s approach to enhance economic and social opportunities of marginalized pastoral children in Marsabit, Kenya through improved access to quality education. Taking a holistic approach, the PYEI is looking to build on the successes and lessons learned from a 2 year pilot Mobile Non-formal Education (MNFE) in providing access to primary and post primary education for pastoralist youth focusing on female participation. Adeso is seeking qualified and committed individuals to join the PYEI team as Community mobilizers (CM). The incumbents will be the project ambassadors in the community and work closely with the project team and the teacher to monitor activities on the ground. CM will be incharge of a Mobile School to support in the field, including follow up with the associated Community Education Committees (CECs).

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct community sensitization meetings in targeted communities.

· Encourage full participation by all community members, paying special attention to women.

· Assist in recruitment of teachers.

· Facilitate selection and training of CEC members.

· Assist CEC and community members and teachers to develop selection criteria and identify pupils to participate in the project.

· Gather and collate monitoring data and report on findings from field monitoring activities.

· Work with the M&E Officer to learn how to conduct analysis of the monitoring data.

· Assist the M&E Officer with the organization of semi-annual stakeholder meetings.

· Assist the Senior Project Officer and the Cashier/Clerk with other aspects of project implementation as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

· Resident of Marsabit County

· At least 1 year of relevant experience

· Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision

· Ability to establish strong working relationships with community members and colleagues

· Excellent verbal and written skills in English

· Computer skills

DESIRABLE

· Relevant technical/vocational qualification

· Experience working on education projects and/or with pastoralist communities

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 2^nd February 2018.

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:

· An updated CV; and

· An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.