Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and
instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible
odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people
in 82 nations.
Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
Mercy Corps Kenya is currently responding to the drought in Wajir County, North
Eastern Kenya through response to immediate needs, restoration of livelihoods,
and capacity building for long-term development.Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
We are currently recruiting for qualified candidates to fill the following position which will be based in Wajir.
Position: Economic Empowerment Program Officer
Duty Station: Wajir
General Position Summary:
The Economic Empowerment Program Officer is overall responsible for the day to day implementation of the economic empowerment component of ReKNDLE in Wajir County.
The Program Officer will work closely both with management and support staff (including finance, administration and program) in the Wajir Office to ensure the day to day activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality.
The Program Officer reports directly to the Recovery Program Manager with written and oral activity and budget reports.
The Program Officer will assist the Program Manager in outlining a strategic plan for the implementation of this program including identifying target areas/projects, methods of operation for effective programming and maximum results.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist
the Program Manager and M&E team in conducting surveys, make
recommendations on needs and vulnerability of beneficiary populations;
- Work
collaboratively with and other project stakeholders in
designing and implementing an integrated program using participatory
methodology;
- Supervise
the day to day implementation of activities of the program including
vocational and skills trainings and microfinance for women and youth;
- Foster
a collaborative team atmosphere which engages the stakeholders;
- Develop
working relationship and coordinate with relevant international and local
agencies active in livestock livelihoods;
- Conduct
regular progress meeting with beneficiaries and other stakeholders
including local authorities, INGOs, and Local NGOs;
- Manage
and training of field supervisors and monitors;
- Prepare
regular report on project status;
- Conduct
regular needs assessment and prepare communication materials;
- Document
program success stories regularly;
- Conduct
himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to
bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian
mission;
- Other
duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: Field
Supervisors and Monitors
Accountability
Accountability
- Reports
Directly To: Recovery Program Manager
- Works
Directly With: M&E Officer, Program, Finance and Operations Teams
Knowledge and Experience:
- University
degree in social science or related field in economic development, women’s
empowerment or youth employment;
- Minimum
three years experience in project implementation and field supervision in
economic empowerment programs with women and youth, including vocational
and skills training, seed grants and savings groups;
- Robust
technical knowledge on economic empowerment opportunities in Northern
Kenya, preferably in North Eastern Province;
- Analytical
and report writing skills required;
- Proficiency
with excel databases required;
- Experience
with Logical Framework Analysis and Participatory Rural Appraisal
required;
- Proficiency
in oral and written English and Kiswahili required, Somali language skills
strongly preferred.
Success Factors:
- Commitment
to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in
project design and implementation;
- Creative
‘out-of-the-box’ thinking and dedication to high-quality program
implementation;
- Knowledge
and understanding of Somali society;
- Ability
to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and keep to deadlines;
- Strong
team player and communicator;
- Willing
to interact effectively with international and national personnel and
other partners.
Interested
candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should
submit a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three
professional references (including a current or/and previous supervisor) to
hr@ke.mercycorps.org or delivered to Mercy Corps office in Wajir, Airport Road
(former VSF office) on or before 8th Dec, 2011 4.00 p.m.
Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject the position that she/he is applying for i.e. “Application for the position of Economic Empowerment Program Officer”.
Applications without a subject heading will be disqualified.
Please do not attach any certificates.
Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted
Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject the position that she/he is applying for i.e. “Application for the position of Economic Empowerment Program Officer”.
Applications without a subject heading will be disqualified.
Please do not attach any certificates.
Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted
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