DanChurchAid (DCA)
Job Vacancy: Project Officer – Financial
Inclusion
Place: Kakuma, Kenya
DanChurchAid (DCA) is working in Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo,
Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Busia and Siaya counties with refugees and local
communities to enhance peace, livelihoods and resilience.
DCA implements projects directly as well as through local partner organizations.
For more information on DCA, please visit www.danchurchaid.org
DCA is seeking to recruit an experienced and energetic Kenyan
National for the following position to be based in Kakuma-Turkana County, with
frequent field travels to DCA project areas within the county, and reports to
the Area Manager based in Kakuma.
Project Officer – Financial Inclusion
Financial inclusion (the access to appropriate financial
products and services that meet existing needs) is a key driver for creating
self-reliance and resilience building especially in disaster affected
communities.
DanChurchAid recognizes the need to equip its Kenya Program with
a competent resource person in this critical area for its work.
The holder of this position will serve for a period of one year
and will support DCA and partner organizations to enhance access to financial
services for communities served by the various DCA funded projects.
The position is based in Kakuma, Turkana County and reports to
the DCA Area Manager based in Kakuma.
Main duties and responsibilities
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Facilitate and support DCA project & partner staff in the
implementation of Livelihoods and Youth empowerment projects that enhance
access to financial services and products through field based technical
backstopping, training and accompaniment
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Facilitate and support cash-based interventions in DCA projects.
·
Support and drive innovation in the sector of financial
inclusion and cash-based interventions including relevant digitisation.
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Manage the day to day implementation of assigned DCA projects at
the field level. This entails development of detailed implementation plans,
having a teaching and facilitative role, staff supervision as well as
monitoring and evaluation of the project
·
Manage and facilitate DCA partnership building initiatives
relevant to financial inclusion objectives of DCA at field level in close
consultations with the Area Manger. This includes operational partnerships with
other operational I/NGOs, UN Agencies, Local Government Agencies and the
Private Sector.
·
Facilitate/support collaboration and cross learning among DCA
& partners staff through information sharing, exposure visits including
active partner engagements
·
Facilitate logistical arrangements for DCA staff, consultant
field visits and donor visits to the project sites in close consultations with
the Area Manager
·
Produce monthly projects progress reports to DCA and perform any
other responsibilities as determined and assigned by the Area Manager from time
to time.
Required Professional Qualifications:
·
University level education in any of the following fields:
Economics, Finance and Banking, Business Management, Development Studies or
other Finance related fields
·
Proven experience in community development work with at least 2
years’ experience in social entrepreneurship in general and financial inclusion
in particular, preferably working with refugees and refugee-hosting communities.
Hands on experience in Cash based interventions will be an added advantage. A
working knowledge of Turkana or West Pokot Counties or pastoral &
agro-pastoralist settings is an added advantage
·
Proven project cycle management and monitoring & evaluation
skills
·
Knowledge of the rights-based approach and the international
standards for working with humanitarian response such as SPHERE, Code of
Conduct & Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) is an added advantage.
·
Proven technical skills and hands-on experience in digital
learning contexts, teaching/facilitating adult learners and life skills
development for the youth
·
Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven
and results orientated in challenging rural working environments
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online.
The deadline for applications is: 23/04/2021
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DCA offers: DCA offers a salary package (salary, insurance, and
benefits) in accordance to experience and DCA Kenya HR Manual.
DCA is an equal opportunity employer and all interested and
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender,
marital status and religious, political, or ethnic affiliation. Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DCA conducts a thorough anti-terror check as part of the
recruitment process.
It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain
this status throughout your employment period.
