COMMUNITY FOCAL RESOURCE PERSON - REF.NO: HEA CFRP-01/2026 (6) POSTS

Project Location requirements:

Community Focal Resource Persons (CFRPs) will be recruited from the respective project regions in accordance with project requirements across Busia, Bungoma, Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, and Meru counties.

Applicants are required to include the reigions where they are from on the application letter.

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is registered in Kenya as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with mandate to operate within the Eastern Africa region. It is a member of the Hand in Hand Global Network that comprises affiliated organizations that mutually pursue the shared goal of poverty alleviation while supporting poorer communities to create sustainable enterprises and jobs. The organization strives to work with the marginalized communities in the areas of economic and social empowerment using a participatory approach aimed at helping people fight poverty and vulnerability. 

The Hand in Hand Eastern Africa enterprise and job creation approach is based on a philosophy of self-help, providing training, skills and support to enable poor people, particularly women and youth, to build and sustain independent, market-based, economic activities. To facilitate enterprise creation, HiH EA uses a 4-step enterprise model that entails seven training modules that starts with set-up or mobilizing self-help groups that act as savings groups, delivering enterprise skills through training, enhancing financial management as well as financial access and providing linkage to broader markets. HiH EA, work is complemented by efforts in thematic areas that increase resilience to climate change, promote advocacy and human rights, and enhance gender mainstreaming, regenerative agriculture and circular economy among others.

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa seeks to fill the below vacancy.

SUMMARY COMMUNITY FOCAL RESOURCE PERSON JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS. REF.NO: HEA CFRP-01/2026 (6) POSTS

To serve as the organisation's first point of contact in the community by mobilising community members into new self-help groups, delivering the organisation's foundational group training, and building local support for the programme through engagement with community leaders and stakeholders. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Create general awareness of HiH EA operations activities in assigned areas of operation through promotion and outreach.
  
• Identify, recruit, mobilize, form, and support potential groups and members by conducting and attending group meetings to ensure cohesive, sustainable groups in line with HiH EA operational policies and requirements.
  
• Training of groups on the HiH EA model. 
  
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner.
  
• Maintain effective relationships with local leaders, community groups, and other key stakeholders to support programme implementation.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and maintain adequate records for all activities through maintenance of proper and effective filling system.   

Qualifications and Competencies

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Community Development, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field is essential.

Experience

At least 1 year of demonstrable community mobilization, volunteering or fieldwork experience is essential.

Skills 

• Ability to deliver community training and facilitate participatory learning sessions.
  
• Strong public speaking and communication skills for community engagement and mobilisation.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
  
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare timely activity reports. 

Behavioural competencies

• Builds positive relationships and works respectfully with diverse community members.
  
• Clearly conveys information and training content in a language understood by the community.
  
• Delivers engaging, interactive, and participatory group sessions.
  
• Demonstrates honesty, accountability, and reliability in all interactions.
  
• Takes proactive action to mobilise, support, and follow up with community groups.
  
• Remains effective and adaptable when working in challenging field environments..

Other Requirements

Willingness and ability to operate effectively in field‑based, and rural settings.

Application process 

Qualified and interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV, citing the Position and Reference Number to HiH-EA via Brighter Monday on or before close of business by 2nd November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Website: http://handinhand-ea.org/ 

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Disclaimer: Hand in Hand Eastern Africa is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge or accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.