PROJECT ASSISTANT: COUNSELING
As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya we and with support from GOAL Ireland seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as a Project Assistant-Counseling. Working under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, Health the position entails supporting the direct implementation of the Custodial Care Health Promotion Project (CCHPP) within 5 target institutions in Nairobi and Kiambu Districts.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Spearhead the provision of counselling services to children within the project
- Support the implementation of all direct activities within the institution with a special emphasis on provision of health and life skills education within the partner institution
- Ensure the establishment and maintenance of ethical cognitive and psychosocial support systems within the partner institutions
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluation of the institutional psychosocial support systems recommending remedial/corrective action
- In consultation with relevant governmental authorities and other stakeholders assist in stakeholders assist in the identification of critical elements for the effective psychosocial support systems and assist in the documentation of the same
- Under the guidance of the programme officer assist in the development of all technical information strategies and materials necessary to undertake project trainings and drive project activities
- Mobilize community groups and other relevant stakeholders to actively participate in the project processes
- Any other duty that you may be called upon to execute from time to time
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Must be between the ages of 24 and 30 years;
- Must be a certified counsellor from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Training and/or experience in Public Health and/or Social Work will be an added advantage
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills with fluency in English;
- Must be a team player with the ability to work with others to achieve high goals in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment;
- Must have a strong disposition to and experience in working with disadvantaged children and youth
- Must be a self-starter with ambition who can work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Must be an outstanding role model for young people, of unquestionable integrity and high ethical standards.
If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on the Friday 7th May 2010 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The email should have a subject line: PROJECT COUNSELOR.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DRIVER
As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya we and with support from GOAL Ireland seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as a driver.
Reporting to the Programme Officer Health, the position will entail providing direct logistical assistance to the implementation of the Custodial Care Health Promotion (CCHP) Project. The project targets Government Custodial Institutions located in Nairobi and Kiambu Districts.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive the project vehicle and ensure safety of passengers.
- Ensure the vehicle is always in good working condition and clean.
- Execute regular checks on the condition of the car and the availability of emergency tools, first aid box etc.
- Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle at all times and particularly on field trips, and safety of the persons and/or equipment therein.
- Ensures that licenses (including the driver’s license), insurances etc. are always up to date by timely informing the Office Manager.
- Responsible for preparing and maintaining the vehicle's daily logs of official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing e.t.c
- Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.
- Responsible for reporting to supervisor any irregularities relating to the vehicle under the care of the incumbent.
- Performs other duties, as required.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Form four certificate holder;
- Must be a holder of a valid BCE Class driving licence and certificate of good conduct
- At least 3 years driving experience;
- Excellent knowledge of Nairobi and of Kenya in general
- Has a proven track record of accident free and safe driving record.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Age 25 - 30 years.
- High and proven integrity
- Must be a team player with the ability to work with others to achieve high goals in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment
- Must have a strong disposition to and experience in working with children and youth
- A certificate in social work from an accredited institution is an added advantage
The position is for an initial period of 9 months with an opportunity for renewal. If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on 8th May 2010 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The email should have a subject line: DRIVER.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 12th May 2010, consider your application unsuccessful.
FINANCE INTERN-KISUMU
As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya in Kisumu, we seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as an Finance Intern. Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, the position will entail providing direct assistance to the Youth Alive! Kenya Operations in Nyanza and Western Regions.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- In consultation with the regional coordinator prepare timely financial project reports
- Keep and maintain proper records of expenses incurred by the project.
- Assist the regional coordinator in Preparing project and activity budgets
- Ensure the prompt and consistent recording of financial transactions;
- Ensure the efficient running of the Youth Alive! Kenya office by maintaining adequate office supplies
- Manage daily cash-flow of the various projects and attend to all project financial and administrative matters on a daily basis;
- Any other duty that you may be called upon to execute from time to time
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Have Minimum of CPA II or currently pursuing a degree in Finance/Accounting.
- Aged between 21-24 years.
- Able to multi task in a fast paced environment
- High levels of integrity
- Must be a team player
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment
- Driving license would be an added advantage.
The position is for an initial period of 3 months with an opportunity for renewal. If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on 8th May 2010 to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
email should have a subject line: FINANCE INTERN –KISUMU. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 12th May 2010, consider your application unsuccessful.
Kindly be advised that this is a non remunerated position. Interviews will be held in Kisumu and any costs incurred will not be Youth Alive! Kenya’s responsibility.
