Project Field Assistant at Peace Winds Japan

About the Role

As a Project Field Assistant, you will be a member of a team that engages with communities to implement the 'Project for Establishment of Decentralized Solid Waste Management System for Recyclable Society in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Wards, Turkana County.' You will coordinate activities with beneficiaries and stakeholders to reduce solid waste generation and improve environmental hygiene across Kakuma Town, Kalobeyei Town, Kakuma Refugee Camp, and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Coordination

• Coordinate activities with beneficiaries and stakeholders in host communities and settlement areas
• Support the establishment of community-based decentralized solid waste management systems through program strategies, data collection, and consolidation from multiple sources
• Ensure planned solid waste management activities are implemented according to assigned budgets, timelines, and Peace Winds internal policies and procedures
• Work closely with Peace Winds staff, partners, and government departments during delivery of interventions
• Maintain project documentation and conduct field-level follow-ups

Community Engagement and Waste Management

• 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 practices for both host and refugee communities
• Foster 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

Additional Duties

• Discharge any other duties, roles, and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor