Timothy Petro
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Extension Officers (2)
CARITAS Iringa Development and Social Services (CIDSS) is a church-based Organization that was started by the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in 1971, with the aim of rendering humanitarian services to the poor, especially food aid to the disabled, old-aged, widows, orphans, who were not able to care for themselves.
In 1994 CIDSS changed its view from pure relief aid to capacity building, training and encouraging communities to start self-help projects in order to promote their own development and improve the living conditions in the long run. Thus CIDSS advocates for social and economic change, to improve the living conditions and self-sufficiency especially among the poor and marginalized population.
Till to date people continue with the small development groups, working micro projects of agriculture and animal husbandry, income generating activities, saving and credit schemes, etc. CIDSS operations expand following the needs and challenges that groups and communities face.
Currently, CIDSS runs a ‘Peasant Family Promotion Project’ (PFPP) in 11 villages in the districts of Iringa Rural and part of Kilolo district. It is a project of one year and four months. The project aims at the improvement of food security and increased income through the application of Sustainable Agriculture; as well as improvement of Health situations (Hygiene and Sanitation), and improvement in Family relationships. PFPP is supported by MISEREOR / Germany, in partnership with CIDSS.
In order to achieve the intended PFPP, CIDSS seeks dedicated persons to the following posts:
Extension Officer (1) with BA in Agriculture and Livestock
Extension Officer (1) with BA in Community Development.
Requirements:
a) 3+ years relevant experience in reputable organization/institution (donor funded)
b) Must be computer literate with advanced knowledge of report writing
c) Must be competent specifically in English language and Swahili as well. d) Ability to work in teamwork and with a high volume work flow without close supervision.
e) Ability or willingness to travel to project areas as required / adaptability to rural area.
f) Ability to collect data and keep record; M&E and follow ups.
g) Ability to make Action plans in Teamwork (monthly/weekly)
h) Ability to write narrative and financial reports every 3 months, annually and for auditing.
i) Strong background in proposal writing and project planning
j) With training on PLA/ROPP and/or PALM), a valuable advantage.
k) Effectiveness: readiness for external evaluations (by MISEREOR).
l) A practising believer in God the Almighty.
m) Having a Driving License – an added advantage (Car and/or Motorcycle).
Roles and Responsibilities:
a) Facilitation to Peasant Families (PFs) in the project’s target villages (11), by applying ‘Participatory Adult Learning Methodologies’ (PALM), for the improvement of:
c) Making follow-ups to activities done at household level after sensitisation. d) Making action plans with PFs in each village, following priorities agreed together. e) To perform any other relevant duties as assigned by project coordination
How to apply: Interested applicants should send their application letter, CV and Academic transcripts to:
The Director
CARITAS IRINGA
P.O. Box 1148, IRINGA
Email:makombegf@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0754362027
Deadline of application: September 6, 2019 before evening, 16.00 hours. Those shortlisted shall be communicated.
CARITAS Iringa Development and Social Services (CIDSS) is a church-based Organization that was started by the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in 1971, with the aim of rendering humanitarian services to the poor, especially food aid to the disabled, old-aged, widows, orphans, who were not able to care for themselves.
In 1994 CIDSS changed its view from pure relief aid to capacity building, training and encouraging communities to start self-help projects in order to promote their own development and improve the living conditions in the long run. Thus CIDSS advocates for social and economic change, to improve the living conditions and self-sufficiency especially among the poor and marginalized population.
Till to date people continue with the small development groups, working micro projects of agriculture and animal husbandry, income generating activities, saving and credit schemes, etc. CIDSS operations expand following the needs and challenges that groups and communities face.
Currently, CIDSS runs a ‘Peasant Family Promotion Project’ (PFPP) in 11 villages in the districts of Iringa Rural and part of Kilolo district. It is a project of one year and four months. The project aims at the improvement of food security and increased income through the application of Sustainable Agriculture; as well as improvement of Health situations (Hygiene and Sanitation), and improvement in Family relationships. PFPP is supported by MISEREOR / Germany, in partnership with CIDSS.
In order to achieve the intended PFPP, CIDSS seeks dedicated persons to the following posts:
Extension Officer (1) with BA in Agriculture and Livestock
Extension Officer (1) with BA in Community Development.
Requirements:
a) 3+ years relevant experience in reputable organization/institution (donor funded)
b) Must be computer literate with advanced knowledge of report writing
c) Must be competent specifically in English language and Swahili as well. d) Ability to work in teamwork and with a high volume work flow without close supervision.
e) Ability or willingness to travel to project areas as required / adaptability to rural area.
f) Ability to collect data and keep record; M&E and follow ups.
g) Ability to make Action plans in Teamwork (monthly/weekly)
h) Ability to write narrative and financial reports every 3 months, annually and for auditing.
i) Strong background in proposal writing and project planning
j) With training on PLA/ROPP and/or PALM), a valuable advantage.
k) Effectiveness: readiness for external evaluations (by MISEREOR).
l) A practising believer in God the Almighty.
m) Having a Driving License – an added advantage (Car and/or Motorcycle).
Roles and Responsibilities:
a) Facilitation to Peasant Families (PFs) in the project’s target villages (11), by applying ‘Participatory Adult Learning Methodologies’ (PALM), for the improvement of:
- Food security and increase of income through the application of Sustainable Agriculture methods and techniques.
- Health situations (Hygiene and Sanitation)
- Family relationships in the households of Peasant Families.
c) Making follow-ups to activities done at household level after sensitisation. d) Making action plans with PFs in each village, following priorities agreed together. e) To perform any other relevant duties as assigned by project coordination
How to apply: Interested applicants should send their application letter, CV and Academic transcripts to:
The Director
CARITAS IRINGA
P.O. Box 1148, IRINGA
Email:makombegf@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0754362027
Deadline of application: September 6, 2019 before evening, 16.00 hours. Those shortlisted shall be communicated.
