Join Team BOMA

BOMA is seeking a part time enumerator to assist with data collection for the various projects implemented in the mentioned counties. We are also building our database to ensure we have suitable candidates available when emerging needs arise. Hence suitable candidates will be contacted on a need basis from the database.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement Collecting required data from only the identified household member using approved tools
• Conducting interviews and surveys among identified households/respondents and taking records in electronic devices.
• Accurate Recording of GPS and all observations relating to the survey in question
• Administering the informed consent to the respondents.
• Translating the survey content from English into the local Language.
• Double-checking and synchronizing all collected data on a daily basis.
• Promoting teamwork relating to roles and responsibilities in the organization.
• Maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide verbal and written activity progress reports on process and challenges.
• Responding to any clarifications relating to surveys.
• Ensure safety of all data collection equipment and machinery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Diploma in any discipline with prior experience/exposure in research disciplines and data collection.
• Good understanding of the elements of data quality.
• Prior experience in data collection using electronic mobile devices would be an added advantage
• Be a native and resident of: Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Kitui, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Laikipia, Kajiado, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Turkana, Kakuma, West Pokot and Baringo

This is a part – time position with BOMA Project based in above listed locations. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and suitable qualified candidates to submit their application, through BOMA’s recruitment portal. Please ensure you have listed your EXACT Location and Village while making your application.

Applications must be received by 13^th September 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

BOMA is currently seeking qualified candidates for mentor position for the newly awarded Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project. The Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project will implement a climate crisis-adapted “green” version of The BOMA Project’s proven poverty graduation model, the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) to provide market-based pull by facilitating more competitive, profitable Green Enterprises for women, youth, and refugees within the forest ecosystems in Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties and in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Refugee Settlements over a period of 3 years. BOMA will be the Lead partner of the project and will collaborate with Danish Church Aid (DCA) and Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) in implementing the project.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the LIFT Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP), that will help participants start businesses to uplift their living standards and ensure environmental conservation.
• Provide mentoring to the agreed number of small business enterprises under the REAP – LIFT Programme.
• In a collaborative process with the community and BOMA Location Committees, target and identify eligible women for the REAP – LIFT Programme, based on BOMA’s criteria – (using the Participatory Wealth Ranking and Participatory Rural Appraisal Tools)
• Meet with established Business Groups (BGs) as required, help them make decisions about their business and provide mentorship and guidance as needed.
• Conduct/deliver business and savings skills trainings including financial management to the businesses in the designated locations and surrounding manyattas.
• Train and mentor, the Business Groups, green entrepreneurship, climate change adaptation, climate-smart technologies.
• Support the mentors to ensure entrepreneurs succeed in production, trade, and value addition based on the green enterprises.
• Perform a minimum of agreed visits per week to the business groups and savings groups for which you are responsible.
• Collect data and information for individuals, business group performance, participation of BG members in savings groups, savings group performance, participants living standards, participation in climate change adaptations, and other relevant information.
• Upload quality data and information on groups performance using the BOMA taroworks system (information management technology) as required.
• Report on the businesses and savings groups’ performances to the Field Officer.
• Represent BOMA in the designated location, including as a representative for the organization in local development committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Diploma in community development, social work or another related discipline.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in similar work.
• Proven experience in data collection and or mentorship is an added advantage.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; candidates should be able to relate well to both the women with whom we work, and the BOMA Field Officer.
• Be self-driven, and able to work with minimal staff supervision.
• Must be a native of the respective location you are applying for with working knowledge of English, Swahili and the local language.
• Strongly encouraged – Have a valid motorcycle license and experience on how to ride a motorcycle or (at least willingness to present a motorcycle license within the first 3 months of employment).

This is a full-time position with BOMA Project based in Loritit, Turkana. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and suitable qualified candidates to submit their application, through BOMA’s recruitment portal. Please ensure you have listed your EXACT Location while making your application.

Applications must be received by 13^th September 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

BOMA is currently seeking qualified candidates for Field Officers position for the newly awarded Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project. The Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project will implement a climate crisis-adapted “green” version of The BOMA Project’s proven poverty graduation model, the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) to provide market-based pull by facilitating more competitive, profitable Green Enterprises for women, youth, and refugees within the forest ecosystems in Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties and in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Refugee Settlements over a period of 3 years. BOMA will be the Lead partner of the project and will collaborate with Danish Church Aid (DCA) and Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) in implementing the project.

The Field Officer position is responsible for the delivery of program outputs and coordination of Mentors in the assigned region. The holder of this position shall report to the assigned BOMA Program Manager. He/she shall Provide direct supervision to Mentors on timely execution of program activity implementation within budget and on agreed targets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience for Degree holders and at least 5 years of relevant experience (in a similar role in the Northern Kenya) for the Diploma holders.
• Degree or Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Business Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrable ability to coordinate field
• Excellent people management skills.
• Proven competency/experience in data collection and basic
• Possession of self-drive; able to work with minimal
• Good report writing and computer
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and the local dialects of the Counties of support

This is a full-time position with BOMA Project based in Turkana. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and suitable qualified candidates to submit their application, through BOMA’s recruitment portal. Please ensure you have listed your EXACT Location while making your application.

Applications must be received by 13^th September 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

The Nawiri program, named after the Swahili word for “thrive,” is a flagship initiative funded by the USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and led by Mercy Corps in partnership with Save the Children, Research Triangle Institute (RTI), BOMA, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Caritas Lodwar, Frontier Children Development Organization (FCDO), Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance (PACIDA), and the Samburu Children Program. This eight-year program has a mission of sustainably reducing persistent acute malnutrition (PAM) in Turkana and Samburu counties by 12% by September 2027. In the consortium, BOMA is responsible for implementation of poverty graduation for nutrition interventions with USAID Nawiri conceptual framework.

Under the supervision of Field Officer directly and indirectly by Program Coordinator, the mentor recruited under USAID Nawiri will be responsible for implementation of REAP for Nutrition activities at the targeted mentor location that are designed to graduate ultra poor and nutritional vulnerable households graduate out of poverty and under nutrition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Diploma in community health and nutrition, public health, community development, social work, or another related discipline.
• At least two years’ experience in similar work; with proven experience in data collection
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; candidates should be able to relate well to both the women with whom we work.
• Have basic experience in mobile data collection, Microsoft office, self-driven, and able to work with minimum supervision
• MUST be a resident where of respective ward or village in which R4N interventions will be implemented.
• Good command of English, Swahili and local language
• Have a valid motorcycle license and has experience on how to ride a motorcycle

This is a full-time position with BOMA Project based in Nakinomet, Turkana. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and suitable qualified candidates to submit their application, through BOMA’s recruitment portal. Please ensure you have listed your EXACT Location while making your application.

Applications must be received by 19^th September 2024.  Late applications will not be considered.

The Nawiri program, named after the Swahili word for “thrive,” is a flagship initiative funded by the USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and led by Mercy Corps in partnership with Save the Children, Research Triangle Institute (RTI), BOMA, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Caritas Lodwar, Frontier Children Development Organization (FCDO), Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance (PACIDA), and the Samburu Children Program. This eight-year program has a mission of sustainably reducing persistent acute malnutrition (PAM) in Turkana and Samburu counties by 12% by September 2027. In the consortium, BOMA is responsible for implementation of poverty graduation for nutrition interventions with USAID Nawiri conceptual framework.

Under the supervision of Field Officer directly and indirectly by Program Coordinator, the mentor recruited under USAID Nawiri will be responsible for implementation of REAP for Nutrition activities at the targeted mentor location that are designed to graduate ultra poor and nutritional vulnerable households graduate out of poverty and under nutrition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Diploma in community health and nutrition, public health, community development, social work, or another related discipline.
• At least two years’ experience in similar work; with proven experience in data collection
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; candidates should be able to relate well to both the women with whom we work.
• Have basic experience in mobile data collection, Microsoft office, self-driven, and able to work with minimum supervision
• MUST be a resident where of respective ward or village in which R4N interventions will be implemented.
• Good command of English, Swahili and local language
• Have a valid motorcycle license and has experience on how to ride a motorcycle

This is a full-time position with BOMA Project based in Kokiselei, Turkana. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and suitable qualified candidates to submit their application, through BOMA’s recruitment portal. Please ensure you have listed your EXACT Location while making your application.

Applications must be received by 19^th September 2024.  Late applications will not be considered.