Job Title: Part-Time Driver
Reports to: Programs
Period: Three (3) Months (Renewable)
Location: Voi, Taita Taveta County, Kenya
About MAZIDO International
MAZIDO (Management of Arid Zones Initiatives and Development Option) is a local NGO based in Voi, Taita Taveta County with its main office at Mwangura Complex adjacent to Mwangea Boys. Our mission is to empower the community to utilize natural resources sustainably through advocacy, education, and promotion of climate-smart technologies. Currently, MAZIDO is implementing STAWI Mashinani, a five-year USAID-funded activity.
Job Summary
MAZIDO seeks an experienced driver responsible for driving the vehicle in compliance with MAZIDO’s Travel policy and Kenyan Law. The driver will also ensure the safety of passengers on board. He/she will also be responsible for taking care of the assigned vehicle(s) in all aspects including ascertaining that the vehicle(s) is in excellent condition before each trip, checking the validity of vehicle insurance, checking the security situation in the areas of operation before each trip and filling defect or repair requests as appropriate. Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Driver will be based in Voi, Kenya with frequent travel to the field locations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Application
Interested candidates should submit applications via email to careers@mazido.org with the email subject Part Time Driver before 30th October 2024. The application should include a cover letter indicating the expected daily compensation and a detailed CV with three references. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
MAZIDO is an equal opportunity employer.
MAZIDO is looking for a facilitator to conduct business skills training for local youth and women farmers on produce marketing and sale. The trainer will design a two-day training program, deliver it, and submit reports on the training’s effectiveness. This training is intended to improve their economic prospects, increase their financial independence, and contribute to the local economy. This is in line with “Objective 3: Improve management, efficiency, and equitable access to water used for productive purposes”
2.0 Project Description
The overall purpose of STAWI Mashinani (meaning, “STAWI at the Grassroots Level” in Swahili), will strengthen long-term resilience and capacity of county-level institutions and communities in Kenya to better manage their water resources for domestic and productive use in an efficient, equitable and sustainable manner. The program goal: strengthening long term resilience and driving localization for better management of water resources. This will contribute to the STAWI goal of improving water security in areas of recurrent crisis by strengthening water service, delivery, and management systems across nine arid and semi-arid counties in Northern and Eastern Kenya (namely Garissa, Isiolo, Kitui, Makueni, Marsabit, Samburu, Taita Taveta, Turkana, and Wajir). This will be achieved by working across the four interconnected Strategic Objectives (SOs) of the STAWI Addendum:
Objective 1: Improve governance of water resources and services
Objective 2: Increase sustainability of water service delivery.
Objective 3: Improve management, efficiency, and equitable access to water used for productive purposes.
Objective 4: Improve collaboration and learning across stakeholders and strengthen the capacity of county governments.
3.0. Background
Millennium Water Alliance ( The MWA ) is a global alliance of leading humanitarian, research, and business organizations. MWA’s global and national hubs work with our members to scale and influence sustained water and sanitation services and resilience globally. MWA is a consortium of implementing organizations that work directly in the world’s poorest regions, and it is a team player with others in the United States, striving to increase public support for US leadership in effective international development. MWA is the lead entity of the STAWI Mashinani Activity.
MAZIDO International (Management of Arid Zones Initiatives and Development Option International) was registered in 1995. It envisions a prosperous community that uses its natural resources sustainably, whereas its mission is to empower the community to utilize natural resources productively through advocacy, education and promotion of climate smart technologies.
MAZIDO International (MAZIDO) is the local implementing partner for the Sustainable Transformational and Accessible Water Interventions (STAWI) Mashinani Activity in Taita Taveta County.
The primary objective of this assignment is to conduct a three day training on business skills for women and youth farmers in produce marketing and sales.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
The trainer will:
The trainer is expected to use a mix both of qualitative and quantitative methods, including but not limited to:
This is a three (3) day training. The reports should be ready within 7 days upon signing of the contract.
Interested trainers should submit a proposal that includes the following information:
NOTE: MAZIDO will provide stationery, facilitate conference and food. Trainer will only be required to develop a training programme, curriculum, any training tool that will be used as a sample during the training period and the training report.
Please submit all applications via email to careers@mazido.org with the subject line ” BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING” by CoB 10th August, 2024
Location: Taita Taveta County, Kenya
Contract: 2 Years (Renewable)
Department: WASH Project
Reports To: WASH Project Lead
Summary:
This position plays a crucial role in the STAWI Mashinani program, a USAID-funded initiative focused on enhancing water resource management for domestic and productive use. The Agroecology Officer will be responsible for managing and implementing programs that promote sustainable water use for agriculture, livestock rearing, and domestic purposes, while fostering collaboration with local communities and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Mode of Application:Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to careers@mazido.org, addressed to the Executive Director. The application must include a cover letter, a detailed CV with contact information for three referees, and all relevant certifications attached as a single PDF file. The deadline for submission is March 10, 2024. Shortlisting and interviews will on be on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be conducted in Voi, Taita Taveta County.
MAZIDO is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Taita Taveta County, Kenya
Contract: 2 years(Renewable)
Department: Finance and Administration
Summary:
This position plays a vital role in supporting the financial management of various projects, including the STAWI Mashinani program funded by USAID. The Finance Officer will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including budget preparation and monitoring, financial reporting, compliance, and managing financial systems.
Responsibilities:
Skills and Qualifications:
Working Relationships:
This role requires regular interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, including:
Mode of Application:
Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to careers@mazido.org, addressed to the Executive Director. The application must include a cover letter, a detailed CV with contact information for three referees, and all relevant certifications attached as a single PDF file. The deadline for submission is March 10, 2024. Shortlisting and interviews will on be on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be conducted in Voi, Taita Taveta County.
MAZIDO is an equal opportunity employer.
233 Voi • Mwangura Complex next to Mwangea High School , Voi, Kenya. Email: info[at]mazido.org Phone: +254 789 449 828 • Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm