Send a Cow and Heifer International
Kenya, with support from the UK Department for International Development
(DFID), the Big Lottery Fund and other funding partners are implementing a
multiyear Wealth Creation Project with the goal of transforming the livelihoods
of 57,000 people.
The project covers the larger Western
Kenya in the counties of Homabay, Migori, Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma and
Vihiga.
Project Coordinator - Wealth Creation Project
Based in Homabay, the Project
Coordinator coordinates is responsible and coordinates the work of the project
staff in the Homabay field office and the business team in the SAC-K Kakamega
field office including coordinating all their inputs into the successful
mobilization, training and capacity building of the target project
beneficiaries.
The role is responsible for the
delivery of the project targeting working with 36 community groups in Homabay,
Migori and Rachuonyo and 3 producer marketing hubs in Nambale, Khwisero and
Rongo for a total of 8,250 households and 49,500 people.
Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will
- Develop quarterly and annual work plans and
budgets for the project and monitor the budgets and work plans to ensure
project spending and implementation are on track.
- Coordinate and ensure the development and
delivery of a comprehensive training curriculum for the training of groups
in group dynamics, animal health, animal husbandry, Heifer Cornerstones
and business and financial management.
- You will also lead in the development and
implementation of sustainability strategy for the community groups.
- Provide overall leadership to the business
team in implementing partnerships that will entail provision of
specialized business advisory services to address the commercial needs of
dairy hubs.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Animal Production, Community
Development management or other equivalent qualifications plus post
graduate qualifications desirable in a relevant professional discipline.
- At least 2 years relevant experience in
community development/ project management/rural development work.
- Solid knowledge and experience in extension
methodologies and the ability to provide leadership and support to staff
working at community level
- Demonstrated project cycle management experience.
As indicated, this position is
supported by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, and the UK
Department for International Development (DFID).
To apply for these positions please visit www.heifer.org/careers
Closing date for all applications is 29th February 2016.
