The Danish Refugee Council 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 Africa region since 1997.
The DRC Kenya Program is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position: Livelihoods Project Officer-Micro Enterprise Development
The Livelihoods Project Officer-Micro enterprise Development will support both Vocational (tailoring, handloom, ICT, IGA groups and Village Saving and Loan-VSL).
Key Responsibilities:
Livelihoods Project Management
- Implement micro enterprise development activities in local communities with emphasis on promotin group development through support, coaching, mentoring, regular feedback and identification of investment needs and opportunities.
- Supervise the micro enterprise development (MED) component activities under the livelihoods project. Including facilitation of baseline surveys, needs assessment and conduct consultative meetings with theproject stakeholders
- Train project beneficiaries on business management, entrepreneurship, market linkages as well as financial literacy and value chain development skills training.
- Promotion of market and financial linkages for the project beneficiaries
- Prepare weekly, monthly narrative, Quarterly, Mid-year and annual progress reports
- Take lead in conducting Training Needs Assessments for different groups in order to identify areas of training in Business Development
- Enhance the linkages between the livelihoods groups and other related players in the respective value-
- chains
- Assist in the documentation of Human Interest Stories, Case studiesProgramme Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Carry out participatory needs assessments and identify appropriate livelihood interventions to increase incomes for the local community and reduce poverty in the target areas
- Participate in periodic program review and planning meetings; and external meetings as often as requested by the Livelihoods Team Leader.
- Ensure project staff adhere to HAP Principles in day to day project implementation; participate in HAP audits; support M&E plan.
- Assist in developing livelihoods concept notes and proposals.
- Coordinate field reporting: prepare technical internal and external reporting.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Activity reporting and documentationCoordination & Partnership
- Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and relevant Government of Kenya departments – from the location to divisional levels
- Promote collaboration and synergy between the DRC host community project and the similar projects/groups in the Dadaab refugee camps.
- In the absence of the Team Leader – Livelihoods, represent DRC in coordination meetings.
Budget Management
- Supervise the budget expenditures, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements
- Draft spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on activities and budgets.
- Help to the draft livelihoods interventions budgets.
- Liaise closely with finances officer.
Staff Management
- Hold regular meetings with staff to plan and address any concerns and share feedback
- Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including completing staff performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development
- Provide leadership and support to ensure staff well-being, i.e. monitor and manage stress management by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma.
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor and/or management
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration,Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship or Socialogy
- Minimum 4 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
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and other relevant computer applications,
- A keen understanding of business/enterprise development and development issues including Groups Savings and Loan approaches
- Understanding of Value Chains analysis
- Able to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
- Strong self-starter, able to take initiatives.
- Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem solving capabilities
- Hands-on community mobilization skills
- Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and ability to communicate fluently in the Somali language will be an added advantage
General
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability
committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework
All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Humanitarian Accountability
Partnership Standard in Accountability and Quality Management.
Conditions
Commencement: Immediately
Duty Station: Dadaab, Garissa County, Kenya. Non-family duty station.
Contract: Until 31st December, 2015, with possibility of renewal
This position falls under the DRC Kenya National Salary Scale.
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
HOW TO APPLY:
We only accept applications through our online system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies - “Livelihoods Officer - Micro
Enterprise Development” in English no later than noon, 2nd August, 2015. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
Enterprise Development” in English no later than noon, 2nd August, 2015. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dk
