PROJECT OUTREACH ASSOCIATE
Position Title Project Outreach Associate
Reports To Project County Officer
Department Programs County Kisumu and Homabay
Background: I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organizations that has contributed greatly to Sexual Reproductive Health efforts among the youth in Kenya today. The organization works closely with the government, universities, and communities and has programs in over 210 institutions (tertiary institutions and high schools) across 23 Counties in Kenya and reaches over 1 million youth annually with Behavior Change Communication messages.
Vision & Mission: ICL's vision is to see a ‘Healthy Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL's mission is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for communities through Health initiatives, Economic empowerment, Academic & career mentoring, improved Leadership & governance and Institutional Strengthening (HEAL&I).
Vision & Mission: ICL's vision is to see a ‘Healthy Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL's mission is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for communities through Health initiatives, Economic empowerment, Academic & career mentoring, improved Leadership & governance and Institutional Strengthening (HEAL&I).
Job Purpose: To contribute towards reduction of new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) ages 10-24 in the focus counties by 40 percent through the provision of a tailored, comprehensive and evidence-informed service package targeting AGYW who are at the highest risk of HIV infection. In addition, support counties in the actualization of their County Strategic plans aligned to Vision 2030.
Key responsibilities
- Project implementation and training.
a) Presenting and implementing of Evidence Based Interventions targeting Adolescent girls and young women.
b) Assist in office administrative issues, particularly pertaining to records, payments and other key issues.
c) Responsible for overall management of the adolescent safe spaces at the ward level
d) Ensure that the Safe Space is equipped and stocked with DREAMS commodities, it is safe and that is branded accordingly
e) Ensuring that the EBIs of Healthy Choices 2, SHUGA, SASA, FMP and promotive interventions like Condolympics are implemented to reach the targeted AGYW
f) Coordinating the work of mentors and facilitators in the wards keeping records of their activities and work plans
g) Participate in project, organizational and institutional meetings take notes/minutes and work harmoniously with other stakeholders.
h) Work closely with PATH, World Vision and Local CBO’s, where applicable in identifying vulnerable girls to be support by the DREAMS project.
i) J Producing Monthly Ward Narrative and Data Reports besides hosting periodic review meeting with Mentors and facilitators - Communication
a. Identify and develop Project human success stories to share on the organizations social media and partners.
b. Work with project team to develop picture speaks and newsletter for various activities
c. Work with the ICL communication officer to develop project communication materials.
d. Work with ICL Communication Officer in Project and organization Brand enhancement. - Resource Mobilization
a. Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff.
b. Conduct donor research via the Internet and other means to assist the project team in identifying and targeting donors and funding opportunities.
c. Help in selling organizational Products - Project Monitoring& Evaluation
a. Assisting the project team in development of databases and data collection tools for the project.
b. Help in consolidation of project data
c. Keep records for data collected and reported.
d. Ensure evaluations of trainings and project activities are conducted and reports written and submitted to the assistant project officer.
e. Assisting in preparing activity reports and monthly reports in time for team reflection
Meetings. - Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities
a) A minimum of Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development or related field. Bachelor’s Degree is added advantage
b) Must be Trained Facilitator or Trainer of Trainers in 2 EBIs
c) A minimum of one year of professional experience
d) Should be Computer Literate, work well with MS Word and MS Excel and Internet research methods
e) Highly motivated to learn and work in a high-performance environment.
f) Willingness to learn, tackle challenges and seek creative solutions in everyday assignments.
g) Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both Verbal and written.
h) Must be able to meet urgent and last-minute deadlines, work with grace under pressure, and function well in a high-performance team.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Application and contact details:
Please send your CV and cover letter quoting your current and expected salary tohr@ichooselife.or.ke to reach us on or before 25th February 2016.The subject line of your application should be ‘DREAMS Project Associate only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. I Choose Life Africa is an equal opportunity employer.
