Assistant Livelihoods Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya - NGO

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Assistant Livelihoods Officer - Nairobi
 
Sector: Livelihoods 

Location: Kenya 

Employee Type: Regular 

Employee Category: Full Time
 
Job Purpose / Objective: The International Rescue Committee (IRC), through the Stichting Vluchteling - funded program proposes to implement a livelihoods project among both refugee and host community youth in Nairobi County. 

The project targets especially the urban poor youth, living in the informal settlements and other underserved areas of Nairobi. 


The project seeks to improve the economic wellbeing and livelihoods outcomes of urban refugees and vulnerable host communities in Kenya

Combining job training and self-employment support activities, the project will provide livelihood options to select youth through training in basic business and financial literacy, apprenticeships and small business plan development.

To support in the implementation of all components of the project, the IRC is seeking to hire an experienced Assistant Livelihoods Officer.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Livelihoods Officer, the Assistant Livelihoods Officer will provide support in all aspects of the livelihoods project.  

Key Responsibilities
  • Support in managing the implementation of SV project activities including;
1.    Training of beneficiaries in basic business and life skills
2.    Identifying businesses, setting up and monitoring of apprenticeships
3.    Reviewing business plans, selecting business grant recipients and supporting disbursement of grant funds
  • Support in Developing, managing and keeping track of activity work plans and training implementation schedules to ensure timely delivery of services and achievement of objectives.
  • Support in developing, monitoring and data collection processes and carrying out regular monitoring visits to beneficiaries and partners to track program progress
  • Fully comply with IRC safety and security procedures and provide input to security monitoring and assessments to enable and promote a safe and secure environment for program implementation.
  • Ensure confidentiality and ethical data collection throughout the monitoring and reporting phase.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Humanities, International Development, Political Science, Management or other relevant field.
  • Minimum of 2 years professional experience in livelihoods and enterprise development approaches.
Required Experience & Competencies:
  • Experience in youth outreach and private sector partnerships
  • Strong program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
  • Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess priorities and effectively manage a variety of activities at a time while paying appropriate attention to detail.
  • Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
  • Experience of working with forced migrants desirable.
  • Proven practical experience in partnership/stakeholder engagement and management
  • Ability to work and adapt under pressure.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literate (word processors, spreadsheet, database, CAD and statistical packages, etc)
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.

International allowances are not available for this position.

Salary and other benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

How to Apply

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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.

Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request  for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.