DAI Community Facilitators Jobs – Security Sector Reform, Kenya

Community Facilitators 

Security Sector Reform, Kenya 

About DAI

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. 

Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including security and justice reform, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. 

Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Objective of the project

DAI is anticipating a donor-funded Security Sector Reform programme in Kenya, focused on community policing and gender policing. 

Scope of work

The Community Facilitators will be an integral part of the Programme team, working in close conjunction with the core team to provide a nuanced, culturally-sensitive understanding of the Kenyan context, facilitate introductions to relevant stakeholders at the county and community levels, and organise, conduct and report on field research and assessments.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organise, carry out and report on research, assessments and consultants at a county and community level, as required
• Facilitate introductions and build strong working relationships with relevant local stakeholders, including attendance of forums and meetings
• Provide support to the organisation of programme meetings and workshops
• Undertake regular duty travel as necessary to monitor and supervise the work of pilots and partner organisations
• Assist in administrative and financial tasks, as required
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Kenya
• Knowledge of the security sector will be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge about community issues and political structures in Kenya
• Experience of working with women and girls and/ or gender mainstreaming
• Experience in capacity building of local communities including women and girls and proven experience in working with local community groups
• Capacity to work primarily through networking and capacity building activities with effective volunteer management
• Experience working on large, donor funded programmes would be an asset
• Track record in reporting and writing to donors
• Past experience in planning and carrying out research and assessments in Kenya

Required Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, local leaders, CSO’s, local groups, volunteers and external constituents
• Excellent event and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast paced, results oriented environment
• Excellent administrative and computer skills including proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems
• Strong skills in written and oral communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with demonstrated ability to support a team oriented environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times demonstrating use of discretion and sound judgment
• Willingness to work flexible hours and work independently as required
• Willing to travel to provinces periodically
• Strong organisation skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Excellent command of the English language

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1043

Start date: End 2013 

Duration:  3 – 4 years 

Deadline for Application: 30th September 2013