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SUB-COUNTY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS LOCATION - MOUNT ELGON, TESO

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JOB CODE - OP08

JOB TITLE - SUB-COUNTY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

LOCATION - MOUNT ELGON, TESO

NUMBER OF VACANCIES - 2

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Job Description: SUB-COUNTY COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

The Community Driven Development Officer will report to the County Project Coordinator (CPC) and will perform the following duties:

DUTIES

  • Coordinate all CDD activities within the respective sub-counties which include, Community micro-projects, Community Malaria Micro projects, Youth Micro projects and Community Foundation Seed Grant etc.
  • Coordinate all training activities at Sub-County and Community levels integrating the participatory leadership, management and technical skills in consultation with CPC.
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Mobile Advisory Teams in implementing project activities.
  • Assist in the development of CDD Project Manual and Memorandum of Understanding between communities, the Project and Partners (NGOs/CBOs).
  • Provide technical backstopping to the Mobile Advisory Teams and Community Development Committees.
  • Oversee Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation activities for CDD.
  • Assist in the development of guidelines for environmental screening process of all micro-projects in accordance with the Environmental Management Framework.
  • Support the Sub-County Coordination Unit (SCCU) in the preparation of Work Plans, Budgets and Project Progress Reports.
  • Ensure proper community financial and procurement procedures are carried out in accordance with the standard project guidelines/requirements.
  • Work with the Sub-County-based institutions to foster community development through designing and implementing appropriate strategies on community development issues emanating from beneficiary communities.
  • Spearhead gender mainstreaming at the Sub-County and at community level and liaise with the Community Driven Development Coordinator at the Project Headquarters on the same.
  • To ensure that social accountability mechanisms at all levels including community are put in place for funds released and utilised.
  • Branding of all project assets.
  • In charge of vehicle management including issuing of fuel to Sub-County project vehicles and monitoring and reporting of fuel consumption and repair trend.
  • Ensure that all data is entered in the MIS and updated regularly, an annual evaluation and two year independent review.
  • Regularly compile and disclose the information on community and Youth micro-Projects selection, funding and implementation at the County and community levels.
  • Ensure the value for money of community and youth micro –project investments and assist Community Driven Development Coordinators in undertaking remedial actions based on the recommendations by micro-projects performance assessment consultancy.
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the County Project Coordinator.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Candidate must have:

  • University Degree preferably in Social Sciences from an accredited university.
  • At least 5 years experience in operational leadership in development work, particularly for Community-Based Development in rural areas.
  • Should have strong analytical and administrative skills as well as solid writing and communication abilities.
  • Must possess relevant skills in participatory methodologies.
  • Understanding of the local language, culture and Socio-economic dynamics is essential.
  • Be in possession of relevant computer skills.
  • Must display qualities of high level reliability and integrity.

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive competitive package with a contract of 3 years renewable annually subject to performance and appraisal. The candidate will serve 6 months probationary period before confirmation in appointment. Arrangements can be made for secondment to the programme of qualified civil servants.

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