SELF-HELP GROUP NATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR

Job Description

The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder include the following:

A Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or other related social sciences (a Master’s degree is an added advantage).
At least 3 years’ professional experience in managing community development programs.
Experience in:

working with rights-based approaches; experience working in SHG promotion will be an added advantage.
working with women and/or children and strong commitment to women’s and children’s rights.
facilitating participatory processes, such as PRA
facilitating budgeting and budget control.
Gender sensitivity.
Strong co-ordination and organizational skills.
Excellent monitoring, analytical, documentation and report writing skills.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong networking and partnership building skills.
Openness to learn new approaches.
Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and Outlook.
A good team player, self-driven, capable of meeting deadlines and able to work under minimum supervision.
Willing to travel extensively within the areas of operation and to work extended periods in the field.
Ability to interact effectively with local communities.
A valid Driver’s License with at least 5 years’ experience.
Who can provide a clearance certificate from the police station that confirms a person has no criminal record