NATIONAL POSITION BASED IN LODWAR, TURKANA, KENYA
HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.
HelpAge Kenya is now looking for a Social Protection Rights Coordinator (SPRC) to be responsible for day-to-day management of HelpAge's office in Lodwar, Turkana. In addition, the SPRC will hold joint responsibility with the Assistant Social Protection Rights Coordinator (ASPRC) for the design and implementation of all aspects of the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) SPR component in Turkana.
The SPRC will be responsible for implementation of all aspects of HSNP Social Protection Rights component and for day-to-day management of HelpAge's office in Lodwar, Turkana. S/he will actively engage with other agencies involved in the implementation of the wider HSNP and will represent HelpAge in County-level programme coordination meetings and County statutory governance meetings. S/he will engage in wider social protection learning and spearhead reporting and donor engagement on behalf of HelpAge in Turkana.
The post-holder should possess a degree in social sciences, development studies or related field. An understanding of social protection and right-based programming as well as strong facilitation, community level communication, mobilization and mediation skills is essential to this role.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a CV and Cover letter to jobs.ewca@helpage.org
