Job Vacancy – Field Officer

The GOSKN is seeking to contract a Field Officer to work with ELEVATE trainees and assist the Project Coordinator in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of all elements of ELEVATE. The Field Officer is a professionally trained individual with a background in social development who will be responsible for all aspects pertaining to the field requirements of the programme.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Liaising between the training institutions, relevant ministries, and beneficiaries of the programme.

The coordination and monitoring of training delivered to programme participants.

Preparing work plans for the implementation of each training round to ensure the smooth implementation of programme activities.

Conduct field visits to training centers and any other relevant programme intervention areas as needed, for the purpose of assessing training delivered.

Receive feedback from internship placement sites through an established form.

Regularly monitor and report on the attendance and participation of trainees to ensure that the

progress of training activities is in line with agreed targets and internal procedures.

Ensure that non-attendance or lack of progress of trainees/apprentices is identified and appropriate remedial action is implemented.

Liaise with trainees, employers, curriculum teams, and Quality Improvement team to ensure quality of provision.

Provide associated administrative support, inclusive to (but not limited to) compiling agendas as well as taking and distributing meeting notes as needed.

Communicate any grievances from participants as well as any irregularities in training delivery to the ELEVATE Project Coordinator.

Participate in all meetings as required by the ELEVATE Project Coordinator.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

A first degree in the social sciences, specifically, community/social development, sociology, or project management is preferred.

Associate degrees in a relevant area will be considered.

At least three (3) years of experience in supporting projects with multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrated Computer literacy –excel, word, PowerPoint, and experience in

working with PC-based equipment.

Ability to present outputs that demonstrate experience in preparing reports.

Ability to work independently and reached for all cases.

Assets: 

A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for the purpose of conducting field visits.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills

Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Applications must be accompanied by:
·         Letter of Application
·         Curriculum Vitae
·         Police Record
·         Official academic certificates, transcripts, and other relevant documents (certified copies)
·         Two (2) references with telephone and e-mail addresses

and should be addressed to:

E-mail: elevate@gov.kn

Deadline: August 21, 2023

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