Happy Villages Job in Rarieda Kenya

Happy Villages would like to fill in the position of AFSE facilitator to work in Its field office

Job Title: AFSEE (Agriculture, Food Security, Environment & Education) Facilitator

Reports to: Program Manager

Based at: Lieta village, South Uyoma location in Rarieda District

The Organization:

Happy Villages is a small NGO working towards a world without extreme poverty. We are based in Lieta Village, South Uyoma, Rarieda, Kenya.

Purpose of the Role:

To assist Lieta Community to meet the Millennium Development Goals through facilitation of Agriculture, Food Security, Environment & Education programs using integrated community developments initiatives within the community.

Specific Responsibilities:
Managing a tertiary education sponsorship program for young women, including reporting, monitoring and evaluating.
Assist in the preparation of fundraising proposals for AFSEE (Agriculture, Food Security, Environment & Education) based projects including infrastructure.
Conducting school community consultative meetings.
Assist in the procurement of libraries and learning materials.
Manage the day to day design and coordination of AFSEE initiative workshops in adult dialogue format;
Ensure that research materials available to provide training to local partner initiatives in the areas of AFSEE.
Work as a member of a team within Happy Villages who will work alongside you to accomplish the research and training;
Write quarterly stories about the development of the AFSEE initiatives in Lieta.
Complete weekly or monthly reports regarding AFSEE work.
Facilitate effective participation of children, families, communities and stakeholders in AFSEE program activities.
Facilitate the formation of focus group discussions within the community.
Create community awareness on sustainable agriculture in addressing food security.
Adhere to and implement Happy Villages policies
Prepare monthly reports and budgets on AFSEE activities.
Assisting local education institutions to develop and implement strategic plans.
Sensitize community to universal primary education.
Sensitize the community to the importance for education for girls.
Facilitate pre and post primary education programs and initiatives including ECD, mentoring, apprenticeship programs and entrepreneur training.
Partner with other Happy Villages departments to integrate literacy campaigns into their trainings.
Partner with Happy Villages Health Department to provide health education including sexual and reproductive health.
Develop participatory training programs in accordance with the needs within the community.
Prepare an annual training budget needs for the community.
Ensure that the organizational activities are in accordance with the legal requirements and liaise with Line Ministries.
Promote the use of Permaculture and organic techniques and Intergrated pest and disease management.
Encourage the use of locally available materials in addressing agricultural and environmental needs within the community.
Ensure that agricultural activities being implemented by the community are sustainable.
Keep the organization/community updated on the National and International Environmental events.
Advise the organization on the necessary agricultural interventions that can improve food security within the community.
Ensure that the community is sensitized on the necessity and benefit of good environment in relation to water and sanitation.
Facilitate project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in AFSEE
Participate in stakeholder meetings and networks at District and village levels.
Conducts timely performance appraisals of those supervised and ensures timely completion of agricultural/environmental activities’ appraisal within the organization.
Help to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statistical, narrative and other AFSEE reports as required.
Ensure storing and saving data related to the project in both electronic and printed version.
Mainstreams gender equality, community participation and sustainability through all AFSEE activities.
Skills and Experience
At least 1 year experience in a similar role in an NGO environment.
Excellent communication skills
Training skills especially in Farmer Field School methods and experience in giving technical assistance to rural farming communities (desirable)
Sustainable agriculture and rural development activities.
Agro-forestry and nursery management.
Problem solving skills.
Persuasion and negotiation skills
Team-playing skills.
Facilitation skills in similar capacity.
Good understanding of the rural community setup.
Proficient in computer skills
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge of the Millennium Development Goals
Qualification
At least Diploma in agriculture/community development studies
Terms of Employment

Salary of 20,000Ksh Per Month

Three month probation period after which you will be assessed based on the performance before confirmation of a one year contract.

Applications should include;
Letter of application indicating interest
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
Note: Applications are due no later than: 01st April 2013 Latest 12:00.

To:

Recruitment Committee,
Happy Villages Organization,
P.O. Box 19573-40123
Mega City

OR E-mail: recruitment.happyvillages@gmail.com