Kenya Red Cross Society is
one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya.
Its vision is to be the most
effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organization in Kenya,
serving present and future generations.
The Society is looking for
qualified people to fill the following positions:
Position Title: Livelihoods Project Officer
Job location: Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi,
Kwale, TanaRiver, Garrisa, Wajir and Mandera
Overall Purpose: Reporting to the
Regional Programme Coordinator, the Livelihoods Project Officer will be
responsible for assisting communities in planning, implementation and
monitoring of key
project activities in close coordination with different stakeholders and service providers.
project activities in close coordination with different stakeholders and service providers.
The incumbent will work
closely with the project team in identifying the needs and opportunities of
skill based, low investment demanding and environment friendly livelihood strategies, entrepreneurships and other possible interventions to enhance the resilience of youth population.
skill based, low investment demanding and environment friendly livelihood strategies, entrepreneurships and other possible interventions to enhance the resilience of youth population.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In coordination
with the Regional Programme Coordinator, oversee overall programme
management of supported project.
- Identify,
prioritize and support communities to implement potential livelihood
strategies that promote youth resilience.
- Design, develop
and provide necessary training for target communities to develop skills
and capacities for sustainable livelihood strategies and viable options
for income.
- Coordinate with
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and other agencies
for skill based trainings for identified project beneficiaries.
- Establish
cooperatives and strengthen saving and credits mechanisms amongst youth
groups.
- Support
communities and beneficiaries with necessary tools, kits and materials to
initiate enterprises as envisioned by the project plan.
- Carrying out
Monitoring and Evaluation of activities and purpose corrective action
required during the course of implementation of the work plan
- Assisting the
Regional Programme Coordinator in preparing work plans and budgets for
submission to the Regional Office and Headquarters for compilation
- Develop strategies
for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with
stakeholders, and other players on the ground to ensure implementation of
programmes that enhance effectiveness.
- Ensure proper
accounts in accordance to the KRCS regulations and donor requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree or higher diploma in Business development, Entrepreneurship or
other related field with in depth understanding of poverty and
vulnerability issues amongst the youth in Kenya.
- Professional
work experience on livelihood centred approaches on poverty and
vulnerability reduction, micro enterprises and fund management.
- Proficient and
experienced in planning, monitoring and reporting of project activities in
relevant field in multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations
Key Competencies
- Able to
coordinate and network with partners to build synergies that enhance
sustainability of the project outcomes.
- Sensitive and
responsive to gender, ethnicity, disability and other social issues
- Participatory
and team approach to work and behaviour
- Excellent
written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
- Able to provide
timely, well written and analytical reports to the project team as
required.
- Strong computer
skills particularly Microsoft Office and data analysis packages.
- Self-motivated
with a passion for the work and keen to learn as well as share knowledge
and new ideas around livelihoods.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who
meet the above qualifications should send their applications to the address
below on or before 23rd December 2016.
Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi
Applications should have a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees.