JOB OVERVIEW:

The Programme Field Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that the planned activities are implemented according to the assigned budget, time and PWJ internal procedures. The incumbent will be expected to work closely with PWJ partners, government departments during the delivery of interventions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the processes for needs assessment, purchase, transportation, storage, assembly, and distribution, and post-distribution monitoring of dignity kits.
• Participate in the identification of project beneficiaries, documentation of assistance to account for resources, and post-support monitoring follow ups.
• Participate in the identification, selection, and capacity building of community groups and emergency service providers under this project.
• Facilitate the logistical arrangements for learners and facilitators to attend and participate in training sessions e.g organizing necessary transportation, venues, learning materials, equipment, facilities, meals, and refreshments.
• Conduct field level monitoring follow ups and participate in stakeholder engagement forums.
• Facilitate requests, issuance, delivery, proper utilization, and accountability for project resources.
• Document the project through record keeping and activity reports.
• Support planning and implementation of sporting, cultural, and community sensitization events.
• Discharge any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant technical subject relating to project management, community development, public health, supply chain management, or training and vocational education.
• Bachelor or higher degree/s will be an added advantage
• At least 1 years’ field experience in implementing technical or/and relevant humanitarian or/and development projects.
• Proven facilitation skills and participatory community development skills.
• Sound report writing skills including clear presentation and interpretation of data and justification of needs, approaches, and quality of results.
• Good digital literacy and record keeping skills.
• Experience in dealing with partners and government officials will be an added advantage.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Good knowledge of English language and Kiswahili is desired.
• Sensitivity in handling and disposing of documents which may be important.
• Reliability, Honesty, Innovativeness and good organizational skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values.

GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• Adhering to all PWJ’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints
• Correctness and completeness of given tasks
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
• Prompt providing of all relevant information to his/her supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within not publicly available
• Representing and upholding the values of PWJ at all times.
• Behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English: Professional Fluency.
• Kiswahili: Native/Advanced