Community Development Officer Job

The Catholic Diocese of Kitui – CARITAS in partnership with The Brooke East Africa, for animal welfare is currently looking for a Community Development Officer.Responsibilities

Apply techniques and tool kits such as PRA tools to mobilize and engage effectively with equine owning communities in project areas to advance equine welfare

Carry out needs assessment in a participatory way to identify knowledge gaps and appropriate training aids for the local community

Develop work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate monitoring plans for the project in consultation with the Project Coordinator and field team

Conduct trainings and provide technical advice to target project beneficiaries and project partners following needs assessment/expression of needMinimum Requirements

University degree in either rural development, Livestock Production, Development studies, Social sciences or related fields from a recognized university

Knowledge of basic animal welfare concepts and an understanding of the importance of working equines to the economies of developing countries.

At least three years experience in community empowerment initiatives in pastoral regions is ideal.Qualified and interested candidates should apply on or before 16th February, 2015 through;
Human Resources Officer
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O. Box 300, 90200
Kitui
Or by email hr@dioceseofkitui.org
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.