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PROJECT: Environmental Conservation and Poverty Reduction in Makueni District Welthungerhilfe / German Agro Action implements a poverty reduction project in Makueni District. This project is funded by the European Union.

We are looking for qualified personnel to strengthen our team:
A. Community Mobilizer / Trainer for Gender and Organisational Development
B. Community Mobilizer / Trainer for Soil and Water Resources Management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A.
•Carry out awareness and capacity building in gender and the rights of women and youths
• Mainstreaming a gender equality approach in all aspects of the project
• Capacity building of SHGs/CBOs in organizational management
• Facilitation of advocacy processes at community level
B.
• Capacity building of communities in integrated soil and water resources management
• Develop, implement and follow-up all technical aspects of the soil and water management component of the project

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & PROFILE
A.
• A university degree in gender studies, social work, community development, social sciences or related areas
• A solid understanding of development, with focus on participatory processes, SHG/CBO management, and gender issues
• A good understanding of organizational development capacities at community level in areas such as resources management, participatory processes, leadership, project management, communication and fund raising
B.
• A university or technical college degree with related experience, preferably in the field of agricultural engineering, soil and water resource management or agricultural development
• Good training skills and experience in participatory training methods

For both positions:
• Conversant with IT and good skills in documentation and reporting
• Fluent in English and Kikamba
Duty station for both positions is Makindu; start November 2009. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Qualified applicants submit: 1pg motivation letter, details of previous / actual salary and expected remuneration, detailed CV with highlight of own skills and achievements, language skills, testimonials and contact details of 3 referees; not later than 2nd November 2009 to: Welthungerhilfe e.V., German Agro Action, Regional Office, Ref: KEN 1032, P.O. Box
38829-00623, Nairobi, Kenya

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