DanChurchAid (DCA) Kenya is seeking qualified Kenyan nationals who are residents of the two sub-counties (Lokichoggio & Kibish) of Turkana to fill two positions as Community Facilitators. The positions are field-based (one in Lokichoggio and one in Turkana North sub county) – with travel within Turkana County as needed – and report to the Project Assistant: Financial Inclusion.
The post-holders will support the implementation of DCA-led elements of the EU-funded project titled ‘Strengthening integrated Peace, Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction for cross-border communities in the Karamoja Cluster’ in Kenya. The positions entail supporting DCA led financial inclusion activities through mobilization, training, field coaching, and linkages on entrepreneurship. The Community Facilitators will also be responsible for onboarding beneficiaries on DCA digital training platform (Fabo) as well as support in formation and training of VSLAs (Village Savings and Loans Associations).
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Community mobilization and organization
- Lead in community mobilization and entry during project deployment, consulting with the local leaders, consortium partners and agencies implementing similar activities at the project area.
- Develop relationships with community leaders to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities.
- Participate in project participant targeting activities through registration and verification in consultation with local leaders and with overall guidance from the Project Assistant (Supervisor).
- Conduct community awareness raising and sensitization on DCA projects activities.
- Stay informed about the security situation in the project areas and update project coordinator in accordance with the DCA security SoPs.
- Where applicable, support digital learning by helping the project participants access and use digital learning platform – Fabo.
Technical support to project activities; training and capacity building
- Take up the mentorship and coaching role of project participants in ensuring they complete their business plans and other assignments in the digital platform.
- Identify technical capacity gaps for participants and recommend areas of capacity building.
- Facilitate and provide training for project participants where necessary.
- Conduct awareness /sensitization on VSLA (Village Savings and Loans Associations) activities among community members.
- Support formation, training, and monitoring of VSLAs on weekly, bi- weekly and monthly basis.
- Under the guidance of respective supervisor, assist in conducting entrepreneurship and basic business skill training for targeted women, youth and marginalised groups and key peace actors from the government and community including digital literacy.
- Support in market assessment and identification of focus value chains.
- Mobilise the community in readiness for trainings on value additions, improved storage, hygiene procedures for identified value chains.
- Support in data collection activities.
Monitoring and reporting
- Conduct regular follow-up visits to VSLAs, and entrepreneurship participants and provide technical assistance in consultation with the Project Assistant.
- Track progress of the savings groups and businesses to ensure targets set in the work plans are achieved.
- Ensure data collection from savings groups and assigned businesses monthly.
- With the guide form Project Assistants, develop weekly/monthly work plans for all activities.
- Prepare and submit monthly progress reports in a prescribed manner and in a timely manner.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- A certificate/diploma in business, entrepreneurship, social work, community development, or any other related field.
- 1-2 years’ experience working with local organizations/groups to conduct financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, business skills, or career development training.
- Experience in using adult learning methodologies to deliver training.
- Experience in mobilizing, training, and monitoring of VSLAs.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Skills in using digital platforms for learning is an added advantage.
- Excellent command of the Ng’aturkana language.
- Good command of English language and Swahili, both oral and written.
- Specific knowledge / experience of the context in Lokichoggio and/or Turkana North is an advantage.
- Excellent facilitation skills.
- Strong teamwork and people skills with the ability to create trust, respect, and interact with people of all backgrounds and diversity.
- Willingness to travel to project sites within respective sub-county for mentorship and coaching sessions.
About DanChurchAid (DCA):
DanChurchAid (DCA) is working in Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nakuru, and Nairobi counties with refugees and local communities to enhance peace, livelihoods, and resilience. DCA implements projects directly as well as through local partner organizations.
All applications must be channelled through the online recruitment system with the deadline being 8th April 2024.
This position is reserved to applicants from Turkana County. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.