Catholic Diocese of Kericho Community Mobiliser Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Community Mobiliser - Kericho

Organisation: Catholic Diocese of Kericho (CDOK) covers the two counties of Kericho and Bomet. The area covers 4,800 km2 with a population of about 1.8 million. Kericho County appears like is a green paradise with its tea plantations, receiving high rain fall and having no obvious water problems. 

However, on a closer look, one discovers that the greenery is not an indicator of the whole region. In the same county, there are semi-arid zones particularly in Kericho West, Bomet and the lower parts of Kipkelion. 

These areas are plagued with low rainfall, inadequate water sources and a generally harsh environment. Due to their proximity to the tea growing zones, they are often neglected in terms of service provision especially regarding water, sanitation and agriculture. 

Apart from water shortage and food insecurity, these areas also face the challenge of low income levels due to reduced productivity of land, land fragmentation and increased incidences of cattle rustling.
 

Caritas Kericho as part of the CDOK has in past two years in partnership with Caritas Swirtzerland and Caritas Kenya supported these communities to improve food security and health status through a joint project. 

The project aimed to sustain the earlier emergency responses by bringing in development oriented components through the sustainable management and delivery of the water systems.

Caritas Kericho plans for a new WASH project and is therefore seeking to recruit two competent Community Mobilisers for its project office in Kericho.
 

Position: Community Mobiliser, Kericho
Reporting to: Technical Field Coordinator
Duration: To be confirmed
Location: Kericho County
 

Key tasks & responsibilities

• Lead community mobilisation process;
• Function as main liaison person between communities and CAKE;
• Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all project activities;
• Sensitise local authorities and other stakeholders on the ground on project goals, objectives and activities;
• Identify and register exact beneficiary households in operation areas;
• Prepare and submit monthly report on field activities.

Essential requirements & qualifications

• Fluent in Kipsigis language, Kiswahili and English are required;
• Diploma in Community Development or Project Management;
• At least three years progressive experience in community development;
• A thorough understanding of local cultures and community dynamics;
• Good knowledge and experience in implementing WASH projects are advantages;
• Familiar with and having participatory methodology skills for engaging and mobilising local communities;
• A self-driven person who takes appropriate initiatives to responding to project issues;

Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. 

Contract start October 2014, to be confirmed

Application
 

If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. 

Send your application latest by Monday, 22nd September 2014 via email to caritas.kericho@gmail.com indicating ‘Community Mobiliser Kericho’ in the subject line.

Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.