Location: Illeret
Period: 6 months
ABOUT CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
CRS is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity, race or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners, including the Government to implement its programs.
CRS opened operations in Kenya in 1965. For over 50 years, we have worked throughout the country to implement programs in agriculture, livelihoods, health and nutrition, water, sanitation, emergency relief and peace building. We have built deep relationships with the Government of Kenya and the Catholic Church through ongoing collaboration and support.
BACKGROUND
CRS is leading the Nawiri Project, a consortium of international non-governmental organizations, local implementing partners and international/ national research institutions to implement a multi-year USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA). Our partner agencies include Isiolo and Marsabit county governments, Isiolo and Marsabit Caritas, JSI, Village Enterprise, Concern Worldwide, IBTCI, Tufts University and Kenyatta University. The overarching goal of this multi-sectoral activity is to sustainably reduce levels of Persistent Acute Malnutrition (PAM) in Marsabit and Isiolo Counties of Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Following completion of Phase 1 (Oct. 2019 – Feb. 2022), the project is now in its implementation phase, focused on systems and institutional strengthening. An extension period means the project will now run until 2027, but with less presence over time as local actors including county governments increasingly take over.
PURPOSE
The general purpose of the internship program is to provide learning opportunities to young Kenyan graduates while creating a pool of employable persons for both short- and long-term humanitarian aid and development-related careers.
The internship programme applies to graduates who have completed studies in the relevant field of study within the last two years and willing to commit to the program for six months.
The Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Intern will be part of the SBC team. Their main role is to support implementation of SBC activities with close supervision and guidance from the Nawiri SBC team and County Departments health promotion, agriculture, and community health services to foster learning and development by the end of the internship period. Nawiri will provide a platform for on- job-training and mentorship by project staff, partners, communities, and county government departments.
Clear internship objectives will be developed at the beginning of the internship period, assessed, and monitored on a regular basis, and final appraisal conducted at the end of the internship period to ensure that the intern achieves their learning and development objectives.
ROLE
In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within programming. In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions. Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities. Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods. In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish. Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels. Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports. Participate in team meetings as part of learning. Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Supervision:
CRS immediate supervisor – Deputy Head of Office - Marsabit
JSI Day-to-day supervisor – SBC Project Officers - Marsabit
Liaises with:
WASH Project officer CRS / Caritas Health & Nutrition project officers Concern/ Caritas Food and Markets System CRS / CaritasBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and KiswahiliDemonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.Proficiency in the use of computer applicationsDemonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required.Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviours and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:
Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.Note:
The internship program participants will not be entitled to a salary as this is not considered employment. However, they will be provided with a monthly stipend and a medical and Group Personal Accident cover as per HR Compensation provisions.
CRS is under no obligation whatsoever to hire a graduate intern during or after their completion of the internship program.
What we offer:
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
CRS provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition and any other status protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, CRS will recruit, hire, train and promote persons solely on their qualifications and abilities.
CRS Kenya strives to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and work, stay, and do their best. We emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a baby room at the office, and flexible working hours where possible. Men are highly encouraged to apply. CRS Kenya strives to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and work, stay, and do their best.
CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff and affiliates to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviours related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
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Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.