Project Concern International AfriScout Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Project Concern International AfriScout Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

The community engagement coordinator will be part of the team that helps pastoralists make informed migration decisions with relevant digital information.

Project Concern International (PCI) seeks to recruit an individual who is mission-driven, passionate and experienced in community engagement and mobilization, and is excited about the opportunity to work on a social enterprise project that could have huge impact for some of the most marginalized populations in Kenya and across the continent.

The social enterprise will be focused on product testing, launch, marketing and sales of the AfriScout mobile application to pastoral communities in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).

The successful candidate’s assignment will involve some aspects of sales, marketing, and field-level management including; customer education and adoption, regional stakeholder engagement & management, regional monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance.

Job location:

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with up to 60% time traveling to assigned pastoral counties within the country where the application is relevant. Some international travel within the region may be required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Stakeholder engagement

Support the National Program Manager in liaising with county governments, collaborating NGOs and other relevant actors

Mapping of community grazing areas for Kenya’s ASALs

Support in planning for and execution of community mapping exercises in assigned pastoral counties

Support in the documentation of the mapping exercise

Product launch and orientation in assigned counties

Support in event planning and mobilization of community members for marketing efforts and product demonstrations

Support in the orientation and training of the communities on the use of the AfriScout application

Lead in recruitment, training, coaching and supervision of a cadre of part-time, field-based distributors/customer service providers

Manage field-based team commissions, schedules and reporting

Execute multichannel marketing plan as well as customer support plan and contribute to the improvement of plans as needed

Manage customer on-boarding, engagement, and conversions to subscriptions

Performance monitoring and reporting

Monitor and ensure regional targets for product activations, sales volumes, staff performance and other impact metrics are met

Provide ongoing monitoring and quality assurance on user posts and feedback using proprietary administrator web platform

Analyze and

produce regional progress reports

Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in development-related Social Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Communication or related fields;

At least 3+ years of experience in the disciplinary area, e.g., market development / sales & marketing / community development
Demonstrated ability and experience working with pastoral communities particularly in North Eastern Kenya.

A proven skill-set in the area of outreach and extension, facilitation and community mobilization.

Strong local networks in pastoral counties; experience and relationships working with players in the Kenya BoP markets and in telecommunications is highly desired

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Ability to speak Somali is a requirement.

Basic budgeting, procurement, and staff supervision experience.

Proficient computer skills and technological savvy; Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics experience a plus.

Flexibility and ability to transition across a variety of roles and settings – from the village to the board room.

Strong work ethic and willingness to work a nontraditional work schedule.

Balance: combining patience, empathy, and honesty with the assertiveness, clout and drive to see any job through to the end.

Comfortable working in a start-up environment.

Familiarity with aspects of extensive livestock production in Kenya is a plus.

Desired Attributes:

Change-maker: Has a passion for the mission and values of PCI and AfriScout

Innovator: Seeks creative solutions to problems and challenges existing paradigms

Edifier: Able to inspire and motivate a team and build trust with communities

Ally: Possesses an appreciation and respect for local customs and traditions

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th August 2019

For more information and job application details, see; Project Concern International AfriScout Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!

Click here to post comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs Kenya.

Army Jobs - Navy Jobs - Military Jobs

Scholarship 2024/25

Current Scholarships 2024/2025 - Fully Funded

Full Undergraduate Scholarships 2024/2025

Fully Funded Masters Scholarships 2024/25

PhD Scholarships for International Students - Fully Funded!

Funding Opportunities for Journalists 2024/2025

Funding for NGOs 2024/2025

Funding for Artists 2024/2025

Funding for Entrepreneurs 2024/2025

✅Over 4500 Current Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

✅ Undergraduate Scholarships 2024

✅ Masters Scholarships 2024

✅ PhD Scholarships 2024 Click Here!

Free Scholarship Newsletter --- E-mail Address

First Name

Then Don't worry — your e-mail address is totally secure. I promise to use it only to send you Advance Africa Newsletter.