FilmAid International Program Assistant Job in Kenya

FilmAid International Program Assistant Job in Kenya
FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya.

Closing date: 28 Dec 2010
Location: Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:
    * Form messaging committees in Dadaab refugee camps comprising relevant stakeholders – UNHCR, implementing partners, GoK and refugee community representatives
    * Meet regularly with FilmAid messaging committee in Dadaab refugee camps, which will comprise of members from the refugee community, UNHCR and partner agencies staff and involve them in all phases of the project. The program assistant will work closely with the script writer/drama director and other relevant program staff in discussing with the messaging committee various issues of concern and also identify approaches to addressing these problems within the communities.
    * Conduct Focus Group Discussions with various members of the community – religious leaders, community leaders, youth (both in and out of school), women, girls, and parents on the topical issues
    * Adapting information gathered from meetings with the messaging committee, focus group discussions and other reviewed data into film treatments and structures in consultation with the relevant Dadaab program staff.
    * Design information and dissemination plans for the films developed to ensure coverage of all areas and variety of target groups

Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) Program Assistant (Volunteer) Career Opportunity

Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) Program Assistant (Volunteer) Career Opportunity
Job Title: Program Assistant (Volunteer)

Department: Programmes
Reporting to: Program Manager
Supporting: All Staff
Coordinating with: Programme and Support Team

Job Purpose:
This position will entail providing the PEN Programmes with a variety of programmes and administrative related duties to ensure that the programme objectives are met.

Job Description
    * Assist in organizing organizational development (OD) workshops and seminars for participating partner organisations.