ANTHROPOLOGIST
CAST, a Non-Governmental Organization based in Kilifi Town, has been operating in Kenya since 2007 in the coastal county of Kilifi with rural and coastal development projects that promote drought-resistant agricultural techniques and crops, proper food processing and preservation, Sustainable fisheries and climate change awareness.
The ECOS project (AID012590/01/5) – a 36-month AICS-funded project - aims to increase the resilience and food security of coastal communities and to strengthen institutional governance in the protection and management of natural resources by reducing socio-economic inequalities and vulnerability of individuals in fragile conditions through an inter-sectoral approach (livelihood, education and governance). The ECOS project is implemented thanks to the partnership with two Italian NGOs, Guardavanti ETS and Aleimar, the Directorate of Fisheries Kilifi County (DALF), and the collaboration of the Universities of Camerino and Bologna, in Italy.
Within the framework of the ECOS project, CAST is currently seeking to recruit one qualified and proactive Anthropologist able to support the activities of the first result of the project. ECOS proposes the development of sustainable tourism activities, which can protect marine resources, reduce the negative impact of overfishing, increase female participation, to give hope to young people and preserve the cultural heritage of coastal communities because ichtitourism is not only promotes fishing, but also local culture and customs. The aim is to supplement the incomes of fishermen and their families.
Work Base: Kilifi Town, along Kilifi Creek and Bofa beach.
Contract duration: 3 months, full time contract for 5 days a week (from Monday to Friday) from 8 to 17.
Salary proposition: will be discussed during the preliminary interview phase based on the candidate’s skills.
Position Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in: Antropology (preferable) or Social Science
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Minimum 1 years of experience in Community Anthropologist research or similar position.
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Experience in using the word and excel packages.
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Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
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Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
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Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
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Previous work with ONGs is consider a preferable asset.
Safeguarding
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Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
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Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
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Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by:
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email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to
ECOS Project Coordinator, Chiara Spicciarelli, kilifi@cast-ong.org
ECOS PM, Cecilia Ermini.
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delivered to the following address: ECOS office, Seahorse (next to Lees) P.O Box 561 - 80108 Kilifi
Application must be received not later than February 09th 2025 (5 PM GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR ANTROPHOLOGIST, and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.