Accountability Officer Job.

Job Title: Accountability Officer, Food Aid
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: November 23 2011

Purpose of the position:
The purpose of the position is to provide support in the operationalisation of Accountability within the Food Aid Program in World Vision Kenya and covers all locations covered by the Protracted Relief and
Recovery Operations (PRRO)

It is designed to facilitate and promote the needs and rights of targeted communities; to be a representative voice for the community in Project design and implementation.

It includes assisting staff to mainstream all humanitarian accountability systems, tools and standards such as (PAF) Program Accountability Framework. (PAF) which outlines World Vision’s expectations for accountability to children and communities and has 4 main areas that includes; Information Provision, Promoting Participation, Collecting and Acting on Feedback and Complaints. This Position will be based at the National Officer.



Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
    * University Degree in education, sociology, political science, business or international development;
    * At least 3 years experience in working with International NGOs with relevant community focus.
    * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with beneficiary communities, Government and other stakeholders.
    * Experience in facilitating focus group discussions with local communities and reporting.
    * Ability to work independently with minimal support;
    * Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation;
    * Excellent communication skills and ability to present clear and concise guidelines;
    * Ability to facilitate and contribute towards the promotion of a team building environment

How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 23, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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