Arid Lands Information Network NGO Jobs Kenya.
AridLands Information Network (ALIN), an International NGO whose mission is toimprove the livelihoods of arid lands communities in East Africa throughdelivery of practical information using modern technologies wishes to recruit adynamic, energetic and committed person to join its team as KnowledgeMobilisation Specialist.
Key duties and responsibilities
Reportingto the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting andbuilding
communities’ abilities to manage arid conditions through a knowledge‐based approach.
In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;
Lead the mobilization of knowledge using information products to supportimproved agricultural practices and environmental management by communitiescommunities’ abilities to manage arid conditions through a knowledge‐based approach.
In addition, s/he will perform the following roles;
Develop community‐driven action plansfor knowledge uptake by communities
Undertake baseline and other surveys to ensure delivery of required knowledgeand information to communities
Facilitate focal groups and CBO engagement through Maarifa Centres
Build and maintain a partnership mechanism with key organization stakeholders.
Participate in resource mobilization.
Required qualifications and experience
Mastersdegrees in Agriculture Extension, Environmental Sciences. Masters degree inDevelopment Studies with bias towards agriculture or environment.
Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoringand evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
Proven experience in writing concepts and proposals
Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training ofTrainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
Experience in development networking within civil society and between NGOs andgovernment.
A minimum of 5 years in a results oriented management position in a developmentfocused civil society organization
An effective team leader and team player.
Good command of Office packages and Internet usage.
Understanding and experience of planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoringand evaluation of people focused development projects and programs.
Proven experience in writing concepts and proposals
Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training ofTrainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
Experience in development networking within civil society and between NGOs andgovernment.
A minimum of 5 years in a results oriented management position in a developmentfocused civil society organization
An effective team leader and team player.
Good command of Office packages and Internet usage.
Closing date: 7th October 2011
Interestedcandidates should forward their applications including a motivation letter,curriculum vitae and telephone contacts or email and addresses of 3 referees,preferably former supervisors by 7th October 2011:
Regional Director,
Arid Lands Information Network,
P.O Box 10098, 00100 Nairobi GPO
Kenya.
Regional Director,
Arid Lands Information Network,
P.O Box 10098, 00100 Nairobi GPO
Kenya.
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