Position: Project Officer
CWS-FilmAid International (FilmAid) invites applications from qualified Kenyans to fill the above position. The position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to various towns within the country
FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted. FilmAid is teaming up with Media Focus for Africa to conduct countrywide film screenings and video based workshops as part of Media Focus’ Peace and Reconciliation Project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work closely with FilmAid staff and various partners in planning and executing outdoor film screenings and video based workshops in various locations in the country
- Ensure that suitable venues for outdoor screenings and workshops are identified and secured for activities
- Ensure that mobilization of workshop participants is undertaken on time and that public screenings are publicized
- Ensure that all workshops and screening logistics are properly organized by responsible persons
- Assist workshop facilitators in facilitating post screening discussions
- Ensure detailed workshop notes are kept and draft workshop reports
- Supervise a team of screening crew
Required qualifications and experience
- Hold a degree (or higher Diploma) in social sciences or any discipline that focuses on community media, communication for development or behavior change communications
- Minimum 3 years Experience in community outreach work (experience in community media an added advantage) or other community media, mobilization and outreach as well as facilitation and basic program administration/management
- Experience in Peace and Reconciliation projects desired
- Must be computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office packages
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Committed to Humanitarian principles and action
Please email applications with ONLY COVER LETTER, CV AND 3 REFERENCES by 4th March 2009 to: nairobi@filmaid.org
Applications to be submitted through email only
NB: Applications with attachments of certificates, testimonials, recommendation letters, photos, transcripts etc will be deleted and not considered.
