Requête nº: req12259
Intitulé de poste: Volunteer USLA Monitor
Secteur d’activité: Relance économique et moyens de subsistance
Type de contrat: Bénévole
Taux d’occupation: Plein temps
Ouvert aux expatriés: Non
Lieu de travail: Nairobi, Kenya
Descriptif du poste
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict, and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Position Summary:
IRC is seeking 2 USLA Monitor Volunteers based in Livelihood Resource Centre for a Euro 30 Million five year, urban livelihoods program: Refugees in East Africa: Boosting Urban Innovations for Livelihoods Development (RE:BUILD). The RE:BUILD program is funded by the IKEA Foundation and will be implemented in Kampala and Nairobi. The IRC is the Lead Partner and will coordinate a consortium of local and international partners to deliver the program. RE:BUILD seeks for urban refugees and vulnerable host residents to achieve economic self-reliance and benefit from strengthened urban economic, regulatory, and social environments. RE:BUILD will aim to enable change at varying levels, from better access to livelihood opportunities and inclusive services within communities to improved refugee-related policies and more targeted and effective service delivery from national, regional, and global actors. Key features of RE:BUILD’s approach include flexible funding, adaptive design and knowledge, and evidence generation.
Job Purpose/Objective
The USLA Monitor Volunteer is responsible working closely with Communities /Community Leaders and the REBUILD program team in mobilizing, formation and training of Urban Savings and Loans Associations (USLAs) commonly known as VSLAs.
Key Responsibilities.
The Key tasks of the Community worker include but are not limited to:
- Mobilizing Potential VSLA members and facilitating formation of VSLA groups
- Training VSLA group members on VSLA methodology
- Supervising VSLA groups mentoring the officials on record keeping
- Collecting accurate and consistent VSLA data and submit to Business training and Apprenticeship officer
- Facilitating EA$E discussion series to VSLA group members and their spouses/Partners
- Support to organize and facilitate Business and life skills training to VSLA members
- Support the group members to develop a business plan
- Monitor groups/ individual businesses and guide the group members on business management
- With support from other REBUILD staff members, register the clients through CommCare application using mobile tablets.
- With guidance of Senior Livelihoods officer develop weekly action plans that directly reflect overall work plan activities
- Participant in staff training and capacity building
- Develop relationships with Community leaders to insure the smooth implementation of project
- Undertake any other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Monitoring and reporting
- Plans and conduct follow-up visit to clients ensuring they are accessing quality services at Vocational training Institutions, Apprenticeship partners and business premises.
- Prepare and submit reports as the need arises and incorporate client’s feedback in a timely manner, including information related to services received.
- Work hand in hand with other REBUILD staff especially Livelihoods senior officer and Livelihoods assistant in ensuring daily attendance timesheets are filled and collected on time.
- Work with data officer in updating the database in the CommCare on clients registered and accessing services.
Key Result Areas:
- Ensure timely client needs assessment and services are provided as per REBUILD project requirements.
- Facilitate timely linkage/referrals to protection services as needed.
- Offer Business counseling services.
Profil
- Diploma or Certificate in Social Work/Social Sciences/Counseling/psychology/ community Development or other related field preferred. Degree in similar fields would be an added advantage.
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Experience working with reputable organization or local organizations/groups, in provision of Livelihoods/ economic and social empowerment support to clients both urban Refugees and Vulnerable Kenyans Youths.
- 1-2 years’ experience in formation, training and monitoring of Village savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) especially in urban set up.
- Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and get along with clients of all background and diversity.
- 1-2 years’ experience working with communities in direct service provision to vulnerable groups, including Youth and women with protection issues.
- Good facilitation skills
- Concrete knowledge in computer skills. Knowledge of open source tools such as ODK collect, KoBo Toolbox or CommCare platforms.Kobo/ CommCare data entry will be an added advantage.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
- Ability to lead, train, supervises, and motivates other REBUILD staff and local partners in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
- Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work with minimal supervision, work for longer hours when vital and be able to coordinate multiple tasks with adherence to detail.
- Prior knowledge/ work experience with IRC Livelihoods/protection activities is a plus.
- Standout colleague.
- Fluent in English and Swahili.
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must comply to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Disclaimer:
Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.