Livelihoods
Program Officer
Sector: Livelihoods
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Description
The LPO will assist the
Field Coordinator in the implementation of all aspects of the Livelihoods
program in Fafi district by providing guidance and support to the project
activities.
She/he will work directly
with Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA), a national partner
organization, as well as community leaders and beneficiary groups.
He/she will also work in
collaboration Government of Kenya (GoK) mainly through Fafi district
administration in Alinjugur and Fafi district offices for water, veterinary
services and livestock development in Garissa as well with other NGOs and UN
agencies to ensure synergistic programming and high quality standards in
program implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- The LPO will work with local
primary stakeholders and partners. Specifically undertake the following
responsibilities;
- Under the supervision of the Field
Coordinator, provide capacity-building and technical support to partner
NGOs and community leaders
- Carry out regular field visits to
all program areas to implement, supervise and monitor implementation of
activities.
- Work closely with the all the
program partners to ensure quality program planning, implementation,
monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure that good quality progress
reports are prepared and submitted on time and progress reports included
all components of IRC livelihoods interventions.
- Develop program performance
indicators, create program monitoring plans and implement such plans.
- Assist in proper documentation of
all activities to ensure accountability at all stages of programming.
- Ensure that the implementation
process considers cross-cutting issues such as gender equity, community
participation and cultural acceptance.
- Ensure that community
mobilization, targeting, identification and registration of beneficiaries
is conducted according to criteria and objectives agreed upon with Field
Coordinator and in line with program objectives
- Participate in needs assessments,
market analysis, and regular monitoring of livelihoods operations.
- Ensure regular coordination and
planning meetings with local actors/ partners
- Establish and maintain good
working relationships with the relevant government line ministries and
departments at district and division levels, community based leaders and
community structures.
- Ensure smooth and transparent flow
of information from partners to the local communities.
- Follow all IRC security protocols.
- Assist in other relevant duties as
identified and assigned by the Field Coordinator
Key
Result Areas
Program
Program
- Quality program planning and
implementation with partner organizations.
- Program objectives are achieved.
- Quality reports are produced and
submitted on time.
- Cross-cutting issues are
mainstreamed into livelihoods program.
- Coordination with other partners
including government agencies is strengthened.
Partnership
- Good coordination with partners in
the livelihood program area in particular in North Eastern Province in
general.
- Capacity of implementing partners
in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting is strengthen.
- Oversee the management of
sub-grants to partner organisations to ensure implementation is done
according to agreed objectives and budget and reports are submitted on
time.
- Participate in development and
application of partnership mapping for IRC Kenya program
Requirements
- A university degree preferably in
social sciences, Rural development, Agriculture, Livestock development or
related field in development studies
- At least 5 years of experience in
implementing programs related to rural vulnerability preferably in North
Eastern Province of Kenya
- Experience with capacity building
of local partners and communities coordination with governmental and non
governmental agencies and is preferred.
- Strong project cycle management
experience
- Experience in coordinating
multi-faceted projects components preferably in the region
- Ability to work independently and
as part of a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills is
required.
- Strong problem solving and
analytical skills as well as knowledge in safety and security management.
- Previous experience working in
arid or semi arid regions and/or knowledge of the region is preferred
along with experience working in an insecure environment.
- A demonstrated ability to
multi-task, prioritize and process information into action.
- Excellent negotiation and
communications skills will be an asset.
- Somali language is an added value
Kenyan nationals are
encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this
position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
Apply via:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
Please apply on or before July 6, 2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1
Please apply on or before July 6, 2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
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.
