Livelihoods Assistant - Buru Buru, Nairobi, Kenya

The Danish Refugee Council’s (DRC) Kenya Program is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position ofLivelihoods Assistant based in the Buru Buru Outreach Office.

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Livelihoods Programs Officer, the Livelihoods Assistant will be responsible for the project implementation in Kitengela township with frequent travel to Nairobi.

S/he will ensure that activities and reporting are completed within the allocated time frame, and to the quality standards stipulated by HAP, SPHERE and DRC in accordance with the project work plan.

S/he will also ensure that the projects activities are well coordinated with relevant Provincial, District (County), County Council, Financial institutions and refugees.

S/he will work directly with Livelihoods Programs Officer, to identify the resources and document the key lessons learned in the livelihoods program

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Administration and Operation

• Assist in the development and implementation of project activities with specific focus on grants and advocacy to ensure consistency with project objectives
• Mentor the field monitors in the implementation of the livelihood strategy in the assigned area of work
• Assist in managing expenditure of livelihood activities to ensure accountability and transparency
• Assist in compiling of all monitoring information on a regular basis and documentation of lessons learnt from field visits and project activities.
• Report regularly to the Livelihoods Program Officer on general progress in terms of livelihood aspects including learning, participation in project activities and other relevant matters.
• Assist in identifying resources and documenting key lessons learned in the livelihood program.

2. Liaison

• Organize and coordinate livelihood related stakeholders meetings/workshops/forums to enable the active, free and meaningful participation of project beneficiaries in the design and implementation of project activities
• Ensure and maintain mutual linkages with the provincial and district offices especially with any related line ministries to enhance their understanding of program needs in Kitengela.

3. Training/Meeting/ Forums

• Prepare and conduct community sensitization forums/meetings with community leaders and beneficiaries
• Document lessons learned from training activities, community meeting and assist in preparing training reports
• Represent DRC in livelihood forums

4. Design, Monitoring and Evaluation activities

• Develop appropriate tools to be used for monitoring and reporting on groups’ progress
• Participate in regular lessons learned feedback sessions with the project team

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Community Development or any other relevant field
• Minimum 3 years working experience with INGOs in the field of Livelihoods at mid-management level;
• Prior experience in budget control and financial management
• Excellent command of the most common methodologies to identify, asses and monitor IG activities, with proven record of achievements;
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages
• Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to programs management, including screening and collecting of program/ projects documentation, projects data entering, preparation of revisions, filing, provision of information
• Flexible, with ability to work and handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to provide continuous input on the organization’s processes, implementation of new systems etc
• Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within a team
• Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills

Application and CV

Applicants should send a 1-page cover letter that clearly states how they are qualified, and why they are
interested in the post and their CV to: drcjobs@drckenya.org.

The CV (not more than 3 pages) should include three professional/supervisory referees with complete contact information.

Please indicate “Livelihoods Assistant” as the subject heading.

Deadline for receiving applications is 17th August, 2012.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.