Job Summary
Reporting to the County Program Lead/Manager, the Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihoods Officer for the Kenya RAPID program will work closely together with the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) Food security, Nutrition and Livelihoods (FSNL) Specialist based in Nairobi and with other technical leads/officers in the program. This is a full time position based in Garissa County with extensive travel to the project sites within the County.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
In close collaboration with the FNL Specialist in Nairobi and the county program lead in the county, the main responsibilities of the FNL Officer will be to:
· Lead the development and implementation of an innovative Food security, Nutrition and Livelihoods programme, through community based systems, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society;
· Lead in development of a contextual analysis of economic policy, food security, nutrition and livelihoods issues affecting the county and particularly the target groups;
· Facilitate the county in development of a detailed food security, nutrition and livelihoods strategy that aligns with the county integrated development plans
· Formulate food security and livelihoods related guidelines, regulations and plans for KENYA RAPID operations at the county level and ensure the program operates efficiently and effectively;
Key Qualifications & Competencies
· Bachelor degree in Agriculture/ livestock or related development field, a master’s degree will be an added advantage
· At least 5 years work experience in Food security, Nutrition and/or Livelihoods programming
· A broad grasp of socio - economic policy issues with respect to food security, nutrition and livelihood development in both in rural and urban settings
· Technical knowledge in Food security, Nutrition, Livestock and other Livelihoods, Social Protection, Gender issues and Environment
· Experience with working with county governments, civil society, donors and local communities;
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV with email and telephone contacts of three professional referees to: The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke to be received not later than21st August , 2015. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
N.B) The interested applicants must indicate their expected remuneration level.
