HOVIC
(Hope for Victoria Children)
Job
Title: Project Officer – Wasichana Twaweza Project
Reporting: Deputy Director and Head of Programs
Location: Kisumu
HOVIC
(Hope for Victoria Children) is a local a non-governmental organization
established in 2003 as a self-help group and registered as an NGO in 2008.
Its
establishment was necessitated by the evident gap in responding to the plight
of vulnerable children in Kenya. Our programs focus on the Western Kenya region
but support children from all parts of the Country.
We exist to empower vulnerable children and young people living and depending on the streets and girls in the hidden sector and their communities.
We
deliver this by providing dignified livelihoods that include; shelter and care,
education, health, food and nutrition, child protection, psychosocial support,
trainings, apprenticeship and economic empowerment of vulnerable children and
households.
We are seeking to hire a Project Officer who will be responsible for providing ideas for business
development, enhancement and growth of the entrepreneurship and employability
component of our program, implement and coordinate the ‘Wasichana Twaweza’
project.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Plan, coordinate and execute a
training/skills needs assessment to align the provision of skills to the fast
growing social and economic sectors within the project areas.
·
Take lead in the implementation and
coordination of the DREAMS ‘Wasichana Twaweza’ project.
·
Develop or adopt relevant programs
for short term tailor made skills training, apprenticeship, mentorship and
internship for young women and girls.
·
Develop collaboration and networking
mechanisms with training institutions, other organizations and businesses to
enhance the livelihood and employability benefits and opportunities for young
women.
·
Develop and mentor micro businesses
and track their progress and impact through the B2B approach.
·
Research models for entrepreneurship
programs and take lead in integrating best practices to further grow the
businesses.
·
Provide market linkages to enable
young women to successfully set up, grow businesses and access gainful
employment.
·
Promote the entrepreneurship and job
readiness program through traditional and social media outlets including
advocacy for the rights and equal opportunity for girls and young women.
·
Develop a network of young business
women and stakeholders to serve as support and practical training platforms.
·
Design, implement and organize events
and activities to support growth of the businesses and link young women and
girls to HIV prevention and care services.
·
Provide monthly, Quarterly and annual
reports reports on the programs progress for the donors and for internal use.
·
Train, coach and support the team working
on ‘Wasichana Twaweza’ project so as to deliver on project outcomes.
Required
Skills and Qualifications
·
A post graduate degree or diploma in
business studies in a relevant field, with a first degree in any of the social
sciences.
·
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in
designing and implementing community development projects.
·
Demonstrate leadership skills and
ability to work with marginalized youth and young women
·
Ability to mentor, coach or train
individuals in business concepts, leadership etc.
·
A solid foundation in the
fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Working with start-up businesses or academic
training in business methods will be an asset.
·
Ability to build partnerships and
work in teams
·
Experience in skills training or
workshop facilitation
·
Excellent communication skills both
oral and written
How
to Apply
Please
send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Project Officer –
Economic Empowerment) to admin@ hovic.org by Thursday 17th November 2016.
Kindly
indicate current/last salary and expected slary.
Only
applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part
of the short listing process.