Global Communities Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist – Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties for Kenya
 

Description: The mission of Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is to create longlasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Global Communities is seeking an Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist for an anticipated $41-million 5-year USAID funded program to support for orphans and vulnerable children in Nairobi and Coast Counties in Kenya.

Responsibilities
 

The Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist will be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation that relate household economic strengthening activities. 

She/he reports directly to the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Manager and will advise and support the OVC Manager and COP, providing technical direction to project implementation and ensuring the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting requirements. 

She/he will take technical leadership role designing and promoting use of low-risk activities to diversify and stimulate growth in household income and integrate economic activities with complementary interventions across the project. 

She/he will be knowledgeable about evidence-based and start-of-the-art household economic strengthening approaches/strategies that address the different levels of household vulnerability.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, a Master’s Degree in commerce, economics, business management and administration or related field.
• At least five years of experience managing complex development projects, with least two of these years working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Kenya. During this period she/he should have been involved in the design, implementation, reporting and evaluation of evidence-based economic/livelihood projects for vulnerable groups.
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants are to submit their application letters with detailed CV to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the Title of the Position being applied for addressed to:

The Country Director,
P.O. Box 1661 00606 Sarit Centre, 

Nairobi, Kenya.

Apply by 21 December 2014.

Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted. 

CHF is an equal opportunity employer.