UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction & Livelihood Specialist Job in Kenya

UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following position:
 

Post Title: Disaster Risk Reduction & Livelihood Specialist
 

Contract Type: Service Contract
 

Grade / Band: SB4
 

Direct Supervisor: Team Leader, Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery
 

Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and performance

Date of Issue: 4 June 2014
 

Closing Date: 13 June 2014

Background: Under the direct supervision of the DRR&R Team Leader and working closely with the DRR & R team and the UNDP Country Office, the DRR and Livelihoods Specialist will support the management and implementation of disaster risk reduction, livelihoods and economic recovery projects as well as strengthen UNDP’s work in this area. 

Required Skills and Experience
 

Education:  A master’s degree in Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihoods related field (development studies, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, agricultural economics) or other related fields

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in programme management and co-ordination with government and/or UN Agencies or NGOs with emphasis on managing livelihoods and economic recovery projects, enterprise development and value chains.
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating projects that are focused on promotion of disaster risk reduction, sustainable livelihoods, food security, youth and women economic empowerment, integration with value chains, utilization of cash transfer modalities (cash for work, cash grants, etc.) and access to microfinance (savings, loans, etc.).
• Experience in community based disaster risk reduction and community peace building an asset.
• Working experience in ASALs areas is desirable;
• Extensive experience of results oriented M&E systems and procedures, strategic planning, quality control and data analysis.
• Excellent writing skills, good analytical capacity of complex information, knowledge management/sharing;
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in close coordination with many individuals, groups and divisions to complete tasks; excellent team player
• Good appreciation and understanding of the local and diverse cultures.
• Management, monitoring and reporting skills and experience with demonstrated ability to take initiative and work with limited or no supervision.
• Strong PC based computer skills, Microsoft applications (in particular, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and proficiency in managing data base an asset.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

The full terms of reference for the position can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website -www.ke.undp.org

Notice: UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.