Mercy Corps Community Capacity Building Officer Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs

Mercy Corps Community Capacity Building Officer Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. Mercy Corps Kenya looking for “Community Capacity Building Officer”. Applicants with a BA/S or equivalent in development studies may apply on or before 16 November 2022.

Mercy Corps has been working in Kenya for over 30 years.  With the formation of the independent Republic of Kenya in July 2011, Mercy Corps established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Mercy Corps has maintained its presence in Kenya despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Kenya.

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Mercy Corps Community Capacity Building Officer Jobs 2022

The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 04 November 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Community Capacity Building Officer to be based in Marsabit, Kenya.

Recruiter Mercy Corps
Position Community Capacity Building Officer
Location Marsabit, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification BA/S or equivalent in development studies
Experience Required A minimum of three years
Application Deadline 16 November 2022

Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2022

General Position Summary: The community capacity building officer will be responsible for technical oversight and ensuring management for all activities related to community development, conflict management and peaceful co-existence around natural resource. S/he will define implementation strategies in coordination with the county government, LMS project coordinator and other leadership team. The community capacity building officer will train WPCs after conducting technical capacity assessment. S/He will provide technical assistance based on identified gaps; and ensure that common strategies and approaches are applied consistently in all communities’ priorities as envisaged on ward based plans. S/he will coordinate closely with the M&E team to ensure that systems are in place to track, analyze and report results. The Officer will be required to keep abreast of the latest research and evolutions in the field of conflict management around natural resources and integrate new ideas and approaches as appropriate, seek additional technical assistance as needed and ensure effective working relationships with collaborating agencies.  S/he will work closely with NDMA on community participatory scenario planning, our partner ACDI/VOCA and advocate the adoption of ward based planning approaches.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the implementation of Ward Development Planning Process
  • Capacity builds the WPCs to strengthen their governance and financial mobilization skills.
  • Conduct WPC capacity assessment in collaboration with communities and county governments
  • Contribute to teamwork plans and guide successful implementation of conflict management and natural resources management activities, ensuring teams follow work plans so activities are on time, target and within the approved budget, and program deliverables achieve desired impact;
  • Conduct, participate in and/or update ward development process, involving a variety of stakeholders;
  • In collaboration with National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) and county governments, facilitate discussions within communities aimed at promoting Disaster Risk Reduction approaches including for drought cycle management as important components to community resilience to shocks and other stress.
  • Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Certify all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards;
  • Work with adolescent girl groups and link with WPCs development agenda

Qualification & Experience:

  • BA/S or equivalent in development studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Range management, conflict mitigation, social sciences or other relevant field;
  • A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in community development where there is Natural Resource based conflicts with hands on experience in working with ward development committees;
  • Experience drafting contingency plans with communities in ASAL areas is required;
  • Strong management skills, including effective personnel management, adaptive management coordination and decision-making Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills;
  • Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques.
  • Strong understanding of USAID compliance issues.
  • Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing, in English and other language(s), and fluency in Kiswahili.  Local dialects spoken in duty station is a plus;
  • Previous work experience in northern Kenya desirable.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply Mercy Corps Community Capacity Building Officer Jobs 2022

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The Closing Date: 16 November 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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