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Livelihoods Project Officer at Good Neighbors Kenya

  • Experience Required:Not Specified
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: NGO
  • Minimum Education: Diploma
  • Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Posted on: January 31, 2024
  • Last Date: February 9, 2024

Job Description

Location: KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP& KALOBEYEI SETTLEMENT- Turkana
County

Employee Terms: Fixed Term contract

Key Responsibilities
 Identify beneficiaries of the project using detailed criteria.
 Undertake regular monitoring sessions on the training progress and impact and
report the result to his/ her direct supervisor.
 Facilitate training sessions on how to write business proposals and plans.
 Link beneficiaries to local and international markets for employment and businesses
Opportunities.
 Liase with the consultant and other partners for boot camp operation.
 Assess beneficiaries’ needs for startup kits after the trainings.
 Establish mutual and good relationship with the Community Development
Committees (CDCs) and other influential leaders.
 Participate in workshops, trainings, seminars, and meetings organized by
stakeholders.
 Act as a link between KGN and all stakeholders and partners.
 Coordinate distribution of food items in Turkana County for livelihood
improvement.
 Prepare and submit Reports to his/her supervisor according to the requirements of
the project and the organization.
 Any other duties allocated by the supervisor related to this position.

Qualifications and Skills
 Diploma or degree in project or business management, community Development.
 Experience of working in livelihood programs/ project in communities.
 Experience of working with communities in a rural setup.
 Experience of community mobilization and income generation will be an extra
advantage.
 Good project planning skills.
 Being polite, patient, consistent.
 Proficient in Computer application skills.
 Good interpersonal communication skills.
 Being able to speak at big gatherings and interact smoothly and politely.
 Being able to communicate well in Kiswahili and English. Local language is an
added advantage.

Skills Required

People Management Skills

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