Danish Refugee Council Livelihoods Officer Job in Kakuma Refugee Camp

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. 

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of African region since 1997. 

The DRC Kenya program is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Livelihoods Officer - Kakuma Refugee Camp
 

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator the Livelihood officer will be responsible for support and development of livelihood programmes for the youth in the camp and in the refugee hosting community. 

The Key role includes designing and implementing relevant livelihoods and community based financial systems including Group Savings and Loans. 

The incumbent will also be responsible for identification of youths to benefit from DRC’s Trainings and Scholarships as outlined in Project documents and also follow up of beneficiaries in institutions of learning to ensure that the learning needs are fully met. 

He/she will also develop relevant training manuals and practices for target beneficiaries. 

Shall also facilitate trainings focusing on Group Savings and Loans, Financial Literacy and business Skills Management. 

Carry out participatory needs assessments and identify appropriate livelihood interventions to increase incomes for the local community and reduce poverty in the target areas.

Requirements 

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship or Community Development
• Minimum 2 years’ experience setting up and implementing livelihoods or income generating projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/IDP setting ,
• Skills or training in basic book keeping or administration is desirable.
• Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in implementation of projects, 
• a keen understanding of business and development issues including Groups Savings and Loan  approaches, 
• able to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise, 
• hands-on community mobilization skills, 
• experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and 
• ability to communicate effectively will be an added advantage

Submission of Application:
 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications. 

Each application should include a 1 page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. 

Application should include contact of three professional referees. 

One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. 

Applications should be sent to drcjobs@drckenya.org and have the subject heading of the position that is being applied for.

Deadline for receiving applications is Friday, 5th September 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.