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 15 January 2023.
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.
Mercy Corps Community Capacity Building Officer Jobs 2022
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 19 December 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Community Capacity Building Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Community Capacity Building Officer |
| Location | Nairobi, 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 | 15 January 2023 |
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:
- 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
Qualification & Experience:
- BA/S or equivalent in development studies in engineering, Business Management, Economics, Finance, International Development, Energy, Environment, Climate Change or other relevant subjects and a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Energy project implementation, operations, or financing;
- Financial advisory, management or strategic consulting;
- Marketing or technical support for agricultural and other electric appliances used for income generating purposes;
- Renewable energy development in a humanitarian setting; or
- Early-stage business building as an entrepreneur, investor or incubator
- Research and data analysis in the development sector
- Experience working with rural and off-grid business models and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in Africa
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
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 15 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.mercycorps.org |
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