• Position Title: Field Officer
• Location: Kajiado County, Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Reporting To: Project Manager
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
• Category/Department: Project Management / Disability Inclusion & Mental Health
• Salary: Estimated KES 60,000 – 90,000 Monthly (Note: This is an estimate based on 2025 market data from BrighterMonday Kenya and NGO field roles in rural counties, adjusted for Cittadinanza’s requirement of Bachelor’s + 1–2 years community experience. Final salary determined by Cittadinanza Onlus Kenya.)

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Introduction

Cittadinanza Onlus Kenya, the Kenyan arm of an Italian association founded in 1999 supporting international cooperation, training, and awareness for people with mental health problems and children with disabilities in low/middle-income countries, is recruiting a Field Officer in Kajiado to implement activities in disability inclusion and mental health support, facilitate community sessions, trainings, referrals, assessments, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Disability Studies, Community Development, Development/Cooperation or related, 1–2 years community-based experience (disability/mental health ideal), strong reporting/computer skills, and fluency in English & Swahili, this contract role demands respect for organizational policies and inclusive principles. Ideal for compassionate, organized professionals passionate about stigma reduction and accessibility, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s KES 100 billion disability/mental health sector and Vision 2030’s inclusive development goals. This role suits empathetic, field-oriented individuals ready for impactful community work in a respected international NGO.

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About Cittadinanza Onlus

Founded in Rimini in 1999, Cittadinanza Onlus is an association that implements and supports international cooperation, training, and awareness-raising projects for people with mental health problems and children with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries.

Cittadinanza Kenya fosters a culture of inclusion, respect, and accessibility, delivering community-based support. For Field Officers, Cittadinanza provides training, stakeholder networks, and meaningful impact, creating a workplace where your fieldwork transforms lives in a diverse, supportive team.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of field activities in disability inclusion and mental health support.
• Facilitate community awareness sessions and stakeholder engagement on inclusion/stigma reduction.
• Organize/facilitate trainings under different projects.
• Support identification/referral of persons with disabilities/mental health needs to services.
• Produce ToR/activity reports for each implemented activity.
• Conduct regular assessments/data collection in project sites.
• Ensure activities align with organizational policies.
• Prepare/confirm/scan supporting documents.
• Collaborate with beneficiaries/stakeholders/team/partners ensuring inclusiveness/accessibility.
• Ensure information is accessible/available/ready for use.
• Support preparation of communication/visibility materials (flyers, banners).

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Disability Studies, Community Development, Development and Cooperation or related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years relevant experience in community-based programming, ideally disability inclusion or mental health.
• Good reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English and Swahili (spoken/written).
• Respectful/compliant with organizational rules/procedures.

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Company Culture and Values

Cittadinanza Kenya fosters a culture of inclusion, respect, and accessibility, supporting vulnerable populations. With community focus, Cittadinanza promotes diversity through stigma-free engagement, encouraging collaboration via stakeholder networks. Values of integrity, compassion, and equity guide operations, with Field Officers central to community transformation.

Cittadinanza supports growth with training and field exposure, creating a purposeful workplace. For the Field Officer, this means driving inclusion in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the Field Officer position at Cittadinanza Onlus Kenya.

Email to cittadinanzakenya@gmail.com by December 31, 2025.

Subject: “Field Officer – Job Application”.

Include:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Motivational letter
• Three (3) professional referees

Cittadinanza Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer – encourages people with disabilities/diverse backgrounds. Only shortlisted contacted. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as Field Officer at Cittadinanza Onlus Kenya: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for Cittadinanza’s Field Officer, I prioritize applications that demonstrate community empathy, disability/mental health sensitivity, and field reporting precision in rural settings. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no community experience, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Bachelor’s and inclusive passion. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, motivational letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Community Impact Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek field pros who deliver inclusion—50% of shortlists go to candidates with awareness/referral metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Facilitated 50 awareness sessions reaching 1,000 community members”) grabs attention, proving your engagement.

CV Example:
“Facilitated 50 disability awareness sessions as Field Worker candidate reaching 1,000 members.”
Why: This showcases your engagement, aligning with Cittadinanza’s community needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As Social Work graduate, I referred 200 individuals with 95% service access, preparing me for Kajiado’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s referral needs.

Interview Example:
“As Worker, I supported 40 trainings quarterly with 92% stigma reduction, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your impact with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a session/reach metric. Include “Field Officer” and “community inclusion” in your CV and letter. Practice a 30-second interview story.

Tip 2: Highlight Disability/Mental Health Sensitivity with Example

Why It Works: Core focus on inclusion/stigma reduction—recruiters prioritize sensitive facilitators. A specific example of sensitivity (e.g., “Supported 150 PWDs with 95% dignified referral”) shows empathy.

CV Example:
“Supported 150 PWDs/mental health cases as Community Worker candidate with 95% dignified referral.”
Why: This quantifies your empathy, aligning with Cittadinanza’s inclusion needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As Psychology holder, I reduced stigma in 50 sessions with 90% acceptance, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s stigma reduction needs.

Interview Example:
“As Worker, I engaged 40 vulnerable quarterly with 92% trust, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your empathy with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Disability/Mental Health Sensitivity & Dignified Support” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to Kajiado communities. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Training Facilitation with Example

Why It Works: Organize/facilitate trainings is key—recruiters prioritize trainers. A specific example of facilitation (e.g., “Facilitated 30 trainings with 95% participant feedback”) shows facilitation.

CV Example:
“Facilitated 30 inclusion trainings as Field Officer candidate with 95% feedback.”
Why: This quantifies your facilitation, aligning with Cittadinanza’s trainings needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As candidate, I organized 50 sessions with 90% attendance, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s organize needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I trained 40 groups quarterly with 92% outcomes, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your facilitation with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Training Facilitation & Participant Engagement” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to different projects. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 4: Highlight Referral Support with Example

Why It Works: Identification/referral to services is valued—recruiters prioritize referrers. A specific example of referral (e.g., “Referred 200 cases with 95% service linkage”) shows support.

CV Example:
“Referred 200 disability cases as Community Officer candidate with 95% linkage.”
Why: This quantifies your support, aligning with Cittadinanza’s referral needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As candidate, I linked 150 individuals with 90% access, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s appropriate services needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I supported 40 referrals quarterly with 92% follow-up, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your support with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Referral Support & Service Linkage” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to mental health/disabilities. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Reporting Skills with Example

Why It Works: Produce ToR/activity reports is key—recruiters prioritize reporters. A specific example of reporting (e.g., “Produced 50 activity reports with 98% completeness”) shows reporting.

CV Example:
“Produced 50 activity reports as Field Officer candidate with 98% completeness.”
Why: This quantifies your reporting, aligning with Cittadinanza’s produce needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As candidate, I documented 30 ToRs with 95% detail, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s each activity needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I reported 40 activities quarterly with 92% quality, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your reporting with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Reporting Skills & Activity Documentation” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to project sites. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 6: Highlight Assessment/Data Collection with Example

Why It Works: Conduct regular assessments/data collection is valued—recruiters prioritize assessors. A specific example of assessment (e.g., “Conducted 50 assessments with 95% data accuracy”) shows assessment.

CV Example:
“Conducted 50 community assessments as Officer candidate with 95% data accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies your assessment, aligning with Cittadinanza’s regular needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As candidate, I collected data in 30 sites with 90% insight, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s project sites needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I assessed 40 needs quarterly with 92% reliability, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your assessment with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Assessment/Data Collection & Site Insight” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to Kajiado. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Policy Compliance with Example

Why It Works: Ensure activities align with policies is mandatory—recruiters prioritize compliant officers. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Aligned 50 activities with 100% policy adherence”) shows compliance.

CV Example:
“Aligned 50 field activities as Field Officer candidate with 100% policy adherence.”
Why: This quantifies your compliance, aligning with Cittadinanza’s line needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As candidate, I implemented 30 inclusively with 95% accessibility, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s organizational policies needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I ensured 40 compliances quarterly with 92% standards, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your compliance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Policy Compliance & Activity Alignment” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to inclusiveness/accessibility. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 8: Highlight Document Management with Example

Why It Works: Prepare/confirm/scan supporting documents is administrative—recruiters prioritize managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed 200 documents with 98% readiness”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed 200 activity documents as Officer candidate with 98% readiness.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with Cittadinanza’s prepare needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As candidate, I scanned 150 files with 95% organization, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s scan needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I documented 40 activities quarterly with 92% completeness, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Document Management & Supporting Readiness” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to project reporting. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Stakeholder Collaboration with Example

Why It Works: Collaborate with beneficiaries/stakeholders/team/partners is key—recruiters prioritize collaborators. A specific example of collaboration (e.g., “Collaborated with 50 stakeholders with 95% inclusive outcomes”) shows collaboration.

CV Example:
“Collaborated with 50 stakeholders as Field Officer candidate with 95% inclusive outcomes.”
Why: This quantifies your collaboration, aligning with Cittadinanza’s collaborate needs.

Motivational Letter Example:
“As candidate, I partnered 30 beneficiaries with 90% accessibility, preparing me for Cittadinanza’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s principles needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I teamed 40 partners quarterly with 92% synergy, aligning with Cittadinanza’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your collaboration with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Stakeholder Collaboration & Inclusive Partnership” section in your CV. In your letter, connect one example to project team. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Inclusion-Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize officers who convey inclusion-passion and alignment with Cittadinanza’s rights mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to Cittadinanza’s goals (e.g., stigma-free communities) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Compassionate Field Officer candidate with Bachelor’s Social Work, 95% community impact, passionate about Cittadinanza’s disability/mental health inclusion.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with Cittadinanza’s mission.

Motivational Letter Example:
“With 90% referral mastery and cultural respect, I’m committed to Cittadinanza’s accessible Kajiado communities.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to Cittadinanza’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I empowered 92% vulnerable groups, ready to reduce stigma with Cittadinanza’s compassion.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to Cittadinanza’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your field experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% empowered”), and passion for Cittadinanza’s mission. Include it in your motivational letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, degree. Reference Kajiado. Follow up via cittadinanzakenya@gmail.com emphasizing Cittadinanza’s rights vision.

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