Livelihood Project Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Identify beneficiaries of the project using detailed criteria.
• Undertake regular monitoring sessions on the training progress and impact and report the result to his/ her direct supervisor.
• Facilitate training sessions on how to write business proposals and plans.
• Link beneficiaries to local and international markets for employment and businesses Opportunities.
• Liase with the consultant and other partners for boot camp operation.
• Assess beneficiaries’ needs for startup kits after the trainings.
• Establish mutual and good relationship with the Community Development Committees (CDCs) and other influential leaders.
• Participate in workshops, trainings, seminars, and meetings organized by stakeholders.
• Act as a link between KGN and all stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate distribution of food items in Turkana County for livelihood improvement.
• Prepare and submit Reports to his/her supervisor according to the requirements of the project and the organization.
• Any other duties allocated by the supervisor related to this position.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or degree in project or business management, community Development.
• Experience of working in livelihood programs/ project in communities.
• Experience of working with communities in a rural setup.
• Experience of community mobilization and income generation will be an extra advantage.
• Good project planning skills.
• Being polite, patient, consistent.
• Proficient in Computer application skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Being able to speak at big gatherings and interact smoothly and politely.
• Being able to communicate well in Kiswahili and English. Local language is an added advantage.