Background information
The International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is an international development, research and training organization with over 80 years of grassroots experience working in people‐centered and sustainable development programs in Africa and Asia. IIRR is well reputed for its knowledge management capacity through documentation of best development-oriented practices, and is seeking to strengthen Education project activities by appointing aSchools community mobilizerto be based in Maralal Sub County. This position is to support implementation of IIRR’s Schools Development Fund Project (SDF) being implemented with 30 primary schools in Samburu County.
POSITION: SCHOOLS COMMUNITY MOBILIZER
WORKSTATION: SAMBURU COUNTY
Job Summary
Reporting to Field Education Officer. Main focus will be mobilization of Schools, Head Teachers, Schools Boards of Management (BoM’s), pupils, parent’s action groups and other participants in preparation for respective activities including construction work, trainings, among others as per the planned activities under this project.
Primary Key Deliverables
· Mobilize each of the identified 30 head teachers/schools to support SDF project implementation.
· In collaboration with Natural Resources Management Mobilizer-participate to identify and supervise the artisans to be trained in installation of energy saving stoves and solar lighting.
· Mobilize and ensure the BoM’s participate in all SDF related activities like construction, school garden development, and materials supply to their schools.
· Mobilize communities to attract new enrolment.
· Ensure schools keep correct records –school registers and items delivered to them.
· Keep updated enrolment, attendance and completion of schools data for pupils.
· Undertake any other activities in the education project as advised by project manager.
Experience/Qualifications
- Degree in education with 2 years experience working with pastoral communities, or, Diploma in education, or community /social work with bias in education with at least 4 years experience with pastoral communities
- Computer literate
- Be a good mobilizer and diplomat in addressing schools and community issues
- Be good at networking.
- Understanding of local language will be an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
Suitably qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter explaining their suitability and a current CV with details of 3 references one of them being your current supervisor and quote your current and expected salary to:
Regional Human Resource and Administration Officer,Email: recruitment@iirr.org
Closing date for applications is 22nd May 2015.
