Islamic
Relief is an international NGO, established in 1984 in the UK, seeking to
promote sustainable Economic and social development by working with local
communities through relief and developmental activities.
We
aim to help the needy regardless of Race, Religion, Color and Gender.
IRK
also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan Food
Distribution and Qurbani.
Position:
Livelihood Supervisor
Duty
Station: One
post Mandera, One Post Wajir
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementation
of the Food Security, Sustainable Livelihoods and DRR Programme in
accordance with the IRK’s country strategic plan and the county strategic
plan.
- Support partners
in advocacy efforts around strategic issues, including sustainable
management of natural resources, Food Security and climate change
adaptation and mitigation, at local, district and county level.
- Keep abreast of
political, economic and social developments in the area of operation and
report the same to the Project Coordinator and the Area Manager.
- Identify existing
gaps in the community, suitable sustainable innovative projects for
co-financing and assist with preparation of proposal and reports to donors
- Assist in the
development and implementation of sustainable livelihoods and DRR related
project activities to ensure consistency with project objectives
- Mentor the field
monitors in the implementation of the DRR/Livelihood strategy in the
assigned area of work.
- Assist in
managing expenditure of DRR/Livelihood activities to ensure accountability
and transparency
- Assist in
compiling of all monitoring information on a regular basis and
documentation of lessons learnt from field visits and project activities.
Experience/qualification
- Graduate level
education in Agriculture or any DRR other related fields.
- Minimum 3 years
working experience with INGOs in the field of Sustainable Livelihoods,
Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Building.
- Vast Experience
in DRR/Livelihood programme –planning, Implementation, Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning.
- Knowledge of the
key issues and trends in Food Security and Livelihood as well as DRR work
in the ASALs.
- Prior experience
in budget control and financial management
- Excellent
command of the most common methodologies to identify, asses and monitor IG
activities, with proven record of achievements;
- Strong
communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work
on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.
How
to Apply:
For
a detailed Job description on the position kindly, visit our website: www.islamicreliefkenya.org.
Send
in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to
info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com to reach us not later than
Friday 24thMay, 2013 clearly mentioning the position you are applying
for.
CVs
will be screened on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
