Livelihoods Program Officer
Sector: Livelihoods
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
The LPO will assist the Field Coordinator in the implementation
of all aspects of the Livelihoods program in Fafi district by providing
guidance and support to the project activities.
She/he will work directly with Fafi Integrated Development
Association (FaIDA), a national partner organization, as well as community
leaders and beneficiary groups.
He/she will also work in collaboration Government of Kenya (GoK)
mainly through Fafi district administration in Alinjugur and Fafi district
offices for water, veterinary services and livestock development in Garissa as
well with other NGOs and UN agencies to ensure synergistic programming and high
quality standards in program implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- The
LPO will work with local primary stakeholders and partners. Specifically
undertake the following responsibilities;
- Under
the supervision of the Field Coordinator, provide capacity-building and
technical support to partner NGOs and community leaders
- Carry
out regular field visits to all program areas to implement, supervise and
monitor implementation of activities.
- Work
closely with the all the program partners to ensure quality program
planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure
that good quality progress reports are prepared and submitted on time and
progress reports included all components of IRC livelihoods interventions.
- Develop
program performance indicators, create program monitoring plans and
implement such plans.
- Assist
in proper documentation of all activities to ensure accountability at all
stages of programming.
- Ensure
that the implementation process considers cross-cutting issues such as
gender equity, community participation and cultural acceptance.
- Ensure
that community mobilization, targeting, identification and registration of
beneficiaries is conducted according to criteria and objectives agreed
upon with Field Coordinator and in line with program objectives
- Participate
in needs assessments, market analysis, and regular monitoring of
livelihoods operations.
- Ensure
regular coordination and planning meetings with local actors/ partners
- Establish
and maintain good working relationships with the relevant government line
ministries and departments at district and division levels, community
based leaders and community structures.
- Ensure
smooth and transparent flow of information from partners to the local
communities.
- Follow
all IRC security protocols.
- Assist
in other relevant duties as identified and assigned by the Field
Coordinator
Key Result Areas
Program
Program
- Quality
program planning and implementation with partner organizations.
- Program
objectives are achieved.
- Quality
reports are produced and submitted on time.
- Cross-cutting
issues are mainstreamed into livelihoods program.
- Coordination
with other partners including government agencies is strengthened.
Partnership
- Good
coordination with partners in the livelihood program area in particular in
North Eastern Province in general.
- Capacity
of implementing partners in planning, implementation, monitoring and
reporting is strengthen.
- Oversee
the management of sub-grants to partner organisations to ensure
implementation is done according to agreed objectives and budget and
reports are submitted on time.
- Participate
in development and application of partnership mapping for IRC Kenya
program
Requirements
- A
university degree preferably in social sciences, Rural development,
Agriculture, Livestock development or related field in development studies
- At
least 5 years of experience in implementing programs related to rural
vulnerability preferably in North Eastern Province of Kenya
- Experience
with capacity building of local partners and communities coordination with
governmental and non governmental agencies and is preferred.
- Strong
project cycle management experience
- Experience
in coordinating multi-faceted projects components preferably in the region
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal and
communication skills is required.
- Strong
problem solving and analytical skills as well as knowledge in safety and
security management.
- Previous
experience working in arid or semi arid regions and/or knowledge of the
region is preferred along with experience working in an insecure
environment.
- A
demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and process information
into action.
- Excellent
negotiation and communications skills will be an asset.
- Somali
language is an added value
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International
allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits
are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
Apply via:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
Please apply on or before July 6, 2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
Please apply on or before July 6, 2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.