Islamic Relief Kenya Project Assistant Jobs
Islamic Relief Kenya Project Assistant Jobs
The Islamic Relief Kenya in its pursuit to support and strengthen its operations, seeks to employ motivated, hardworking and pro-active individuals to fill in the following position;
Project Assistant (PA)
Scope of the Role:
IR Kenya implements programmes across the three pillars of its country strategy for 2016 – 2021 Disaster and Emergency Response; Sustainable Community Empowerment; and Education and Child Development. The project focuses to address the problems affecting the full enjoyment of rights by the Muslim minority and the African Traditional Religions (ATR) communities in Kenya
The project assistant will support in the implementation and monitoring of the project “Religious minorities in Kenya: Overcoming divides, respecting rights” activities in Garissa and Mandera Counties. The main tasks and competencies required are described below.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic and Programme Development
Assist in the development and implementation of the Religious minorities in Kenya: Overcoming divides, respecting rights Project.
Contribute to internal discussions on thematic issues particularly on the religious minority rights, advocacy and Gender equality.
Participate in sector project concept and proposal development based on the identified priorities in line with the sector strategic and business plan
Project Implementation
Support in development and implementation of the Religious minorities in Kenya: Overcoming divides, respecting rights Project
Conduct social mobilization to sensitize the community on the project activities
Carry out project beneficiary identification through a consultative community process
Prepare Project work plans, detail implementation plans (DIPs) as well as project monitoring plan
Develop and submit project monthly, quarterly and annual report in line with IRK and donor requirement
Assist the Project Coordinator in coordinating the implementation of the project with the other partner agencies.
Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings
Document and report any protection related concerns
In collaboration with the communication officer and project partners design appropriate IEC materials for community education and advocacy.
Perform other duties of similar nature assigned by the project coordinator
Monitoring, Documentation, Communications and reporting
Ensure the project targets achievement is in line with the plans and result framework
Develop project implementation tools including Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), M&E Plans, Procurement Plans, Communication plan, weekly/monthly work plans as may be
necessary.
Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant stakeholders for appropriate action.
Ensure timely submission of project reports as per IR and Donor requirements.
Regular monitoring and evaluation of project implementation at field Level.
Keep track of Project progress against indicators set in the result framework
Ensure compliance with the requirements of the IRK’s M&E System, Core humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other relevant policies.
Coordination and Networking
Represent IRK at relevant functions as may be requested by the line Managers.
Education requirements
Higher Diploma in Governance, peace and conflict studies, Development studies, Human rights, anthropology, Religion/Theology, Project Management or related fields
Minimum of at least three years’ experience in in development aid/peacebuilding/project management
Experience in projects planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
Knowledge of the key issues and trends in advocacy and social mobilization.
Past work experience with the similar geographical context is desirable.
Personal Attributes
Ability to work independently as a part of a team to implement the project.
Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
Fluency in English – written and verbal
Experience in Field data analysis packages
Effective IT Skills (Microsoft Office).
Planning, narrative and financial reporting skills.
Strong Communication tact and negotiation skills.
Ability to multitask and perform in busy working environment.
How to Apply
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. Send your application to
Recruitment.irk@islamic-relief.or.ke by Friday 15th Dec 2020.
Please note that this is an urgent recruitment, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis
NB: This is a field-based position therefore locals are encouraged to apply
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