Position Overview:
The
Project Field Assistant, will be a
member of a team that engages with communities to:
- Coordinate activities with beneficiaries and stakeholders in both
host communities of Kakuma Town and Kalobeyei Town, Kakuma Refugee Camp,
and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement to reduce solid waste generation
and improve environmental hygiene through the current project, ‘Project
for Establishment of Decentralized Solid Waste Management System for
Recyclable Society in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Wards, Turkana County’.
- Support the establishment of community-based decentralized solid
waste management systems by assisting with program strategies, data
collection and consolidation from multiple sources, and coordination of
program implementation with stakeholders.
- Ensuring that the planned solid waste management activities are
implemented according to the assigned budget, timeline, as well as Peace
Winds internal policies and procedures. The team works closely with Peace
Winds staff, partners, and government departments during the delivery of
interventions.
- Maintain project documentation, conduct field level follow ups, and
discharge any other duties, roles, and responsibilities as assigned from
time to time by the supervisor.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
Project
management and development:
- Promote sustainable solid waste management by encouraging households
and business owners to segregate waste correctly, dispose of it at
designated locations, and participate in community clean-up action day
activities.
- Understand solid waste management systems in Kenya and operational
realities to support the adoption of suitable waste management practices
for both host and refugee communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. This
includes fostering sustainable structures tailored to each community
through ongoing engagement with local residents and relevant stakeholders.
- Support workshops for community-based organizations (CBOs) and
community leaders involved in waste collection, recycling, aiming to
strengthen proper waste management behaviours, and ensure that action
plans developed during these workshops are effectively implemented.
- Monitor financial data such as income and expenditure to support the
financial sustainability of activities. Analyze information to enhance
economic independence and promote measures to improve efficiency and
profitability, including cost reduction and adoption of cost-effective
management practices.
Monitoring
and reporting
- Monitor the operation of decentralized solid waste management
systems, ensuring residents’ and stakeholders’ feedback is collected,
considered, and integrated into project operations with their
understanding and cooperation.
- Support the collection and organization of baseline data on the
composition, quantity, and disposal destinations of solid waste generated
by households, market, other economic activities, and public facilities
within project areas.
- Review the progress of waste management plans developed by
communities and market committees, supporting the establishment of
sustainable operational structures and the development or improvement of
plans with a medium and long-term perspective.
- Monitor the progress, efficiency, and financial status of recyclable
materials at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and recycling centres,
including processes such as compression, shredding, and production of
recycled products. Summarize findings in reports and share analyses with
stakeholders to facilitate solving problems.
- Support the strengthening of quality control systems and assist in
the development and implementation of marketing strategies for recycled
products, in collaboration with operating companies and relevant
organizations.
Planning
and budgeting
- Support the preparation of activity budgets and assist supervisors
to ensure that project activities are executed smoothly and within the
specified timeframe.
- Support the preparation of implementation and procurement plans and
ensure their timely submission to supervisors.
- Carry out any other tasks as instructed by supervisors.
General
tasks
- Support the facilitation workshops and training sessions effectively
through coaching, guidance, and the promotion of participant
understanding.
- Assist with the procurement, coordination, delivery, use, and
accountability of project resources.
- Record project activities through training session reports,
participant understanding assessments, and related documentation. Manage
training attendance lists, participant registers, and materials for both
facilitators and participants.
- Manage all training logistics, supporting facilitators by arranging
required materials, venue, equipment, meals, refreshments, and participant
attendance confirmation, facilitator invitations, and reporting.
Qualifications&
Professional Experience
Essential:
- Advanced facilitation skills in the local language of the host
community.
- Residency in Kakuma or Kalobeyei.
Desirable:
- Ability to communicate effectively with host and refugee communities
and prepare reports.
Beneficial:
- Holds a degree in environmental science / public health / community
health from a recognized institution.
- Familiarity with local humanitarian conditions.
General
Employees Obligations and Responsibilities
- The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other
kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work
and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during
public and other holidays.
- Adhering to all PWJ’s policies and procedures at all times.
- Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget
constraints.
- Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
- The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted
material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses
caused by his carelessness.
- Prompt providing of all relevant information to his/her supervisor.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment
within not publicly available.
- Representing and upholding the values of PWJ at all times.
- Behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places.
Language
Skills
- Ngaturkana: professional fluency.
- English: professional fluency.
- Kiswahili: native/advanced.
How to Apply
This
position is based in Kakuma, Turkana County, Kenya.
We
are looking to recruit Kenya national candidates only. Interested and qualified
candidates are cordially invited to send a cover letter (1 page) and resume (2
pages) as one pdf document no later than 28th February, 2026 to: recruit@peace-winds.or.ke
Indicate
your gross monthly salary expectation in the cover letter. Due to the urgency
to fill this position, short listing and interviews will be conducted on
rolling basis.
