SustaiNet Field Facilitator Jobs Kenya

Group Field Facilitator Job at SustaiNet Group
Field Facilitator (Busia County)
We are looking to recruit a Field Facilitator who will work directly under the under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Coordinator.
He / She will be responsible for field support to SustaiNet supported community projects and to work alongside community leaders to set-up, implement, monitor and close projects in Busia County.

Roles for the Group Field Facilitator Job

• Oversee spring well project activities in Busia region and any other relevant project that will have been acquired in the course of this contract duration within the same region.
• Recruitment of community groups and individual beneficiaries participating in the project activities using the approved eligibility criteria and maintaining a proper database of the same.
• Directly implement all the proposed inclusive value chains through recruitment of clients, monitoring of progress and uptake and ensuring progressive reporting to the supervisor.
• Identification of potential spring wells for construction in consultation with the county director of water
• Mobilization of target communities, establishment of water user groups and strengthen of governance structures
• Coordination and supervision of the spring well construction
• Training of the target community on WASH in close collaboration with the county WASH coordinator
• Training of the spring well committees on maintenance and catchment conservation
• Formation of community management groups and facilitating training of such groups in group management, financial literacy, Business entrepreneurship and good agricultural practices including post-harvest handling and distribution of inputs and any other resources as may be determined by the immediate supervisor.
• Development and maintenance of beneficiaries’ database using the approved project template
• Carrying out needs assessment of a community before the initiation of a project
• Preparing and submitting to the supervisor all the defined monthly technical reports, BTOR’s capturing main achievements, lessons learnt, challenges and recommendations within the framework of every work plan.
• Strengthening of project portfolio through collaboration with stakeholders in the respective projects by organizing of such meetings or direct involvement with other stakeholders or representing the Programme
• Coordinator where necessary in strategic county meetings.
• Undertake proper maintenance and use of assigned project assets and resources.

Group Field Facilitator Job Requirements

• Diploma in Social sciences, development studies and Agriculture
• A degree in social sciences, development studies or agriculture would be an added advantage
• Experience in community development, training on WASH
• The incumbent must have strong communication abilities, networking and training skills are essential.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken.
• Preferably a resident of Busia or someone willing to relocate to Busia

How to Apply
Interested persons should forward their applications with Curriculum Vitae, Educational Certificates and transcripts to hr@sustainetgroup.com on or before 15th December 2017.
Applicants should indicate “Application – Field Facilitator” on their application letters and email submissions.
If you have not heard from us by 20th December 2017 consider your application having not been successful.