1. Orphans & Vulnerable Children Manager – REF: OVC/08/2016 (1 Position)
CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified Kenyan National candidate to fill the following position
Primary Responsibilities:
The OVC Manager will be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation that relate to community and families, and ensure strong linkages with facility- level and other service delivery points.
She/he reports directly to the Chief of Party (COP) and will advise and support the COP in providing technical direction to project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals, expected results and reporting requirements. She/he will take technical leadership role in coordination with GOK, local community organizations, and other partners.
Required Skills:
· At a minimum, a Master’s Degree in social sciences or related field.
· Eight years of experience implementing OVC programs in a development context, with five of these years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Kenya. During this period she/he should have been involved with social services and or public health project design, implementation, reporting and evaluation.
· Demonstrated state-of-the-art experience at a mid- or senior level in at least three of the following areas: child protection, household economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; quality improvement; social service systems strengthening, including social services workforce; M&E; and operations research.
· Five years demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a team working with local community organizations, families and communities.
· At least five years demonstrated skills in project design, implementation and reporting, preferably for USG funded programs.
· 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
· Strong writing skills about program activities, outcomes and impact.
How to apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV, email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to, The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than 26th August 2016. Or Visit the CARE website on www.care.or.ke
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).
2. Economic Strengthening and Livelihoods Specialist– REF: ESLS/08/2016 (1 Position)
CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified Kenyan National to fill the following position.
Primary responsibilities:
The Economic Strengthening and Livelihoods Specialist will be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation that relate household economic strengthening activities.
She/he reports directly to the OVC Manager and will advise and support the OVC Manager and Chief of Party (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.
Required skills:
· 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
How to apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV, email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to, The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than 26th August 2016. Or Visit the CARE website on www.care.or.ke
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).
