At World Vision, we are dedicated to helping vulnerable children and communities overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. With over 70 years of global experience, our mission is to bring hope and empowerment to those in need, even in the most challenging environments.
We are seeking a committed and passionate individual to join our team in Kakuma, Kenya as an Assistant Project Officer – Livelihoods (DREAM UP Project). This role is open to local residents of Turkana County who have a heart for community development and a drive to make a lasting impact.
Position: Assistant Project Officer – Livelihoods (DREAM UP Project)
- Location: Kakuma, Kenya
- Job Type: Full-time
- Application Deadline: February 19, 2025 (8 days left to apply)
- Job Requisition ID: JR40042
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Implementation:
- Execute all livelihoods and resilience activities within Kakuma in collaboration with the Project Officer – Livelihoods.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including target project participants, ensuring active community participation while upholding World Vision’s ethos.
- Work closely with the Project Officer to enhance coordination with government and private sector partners to build synergies and execute project plans efficiently.
- Provide effective and innovative technical support to ensure seamless integration with other project interventions.
Quality Assurance – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Reporting, and Documentation:
- Supervise and monitor project interventions, ensuring adherence to the highest implementation standards.
- Conduct regular project progress review meetings with staff and community representatives.
- Ensure that relevant project data is captured, validated, and updated in the approved Data Management & Evaluation (DM&E) system.
- Work with the project accountant to track implementation expenditures and manage work plans and budgets efficiently.
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership, and Networking:
- Work with the Sub-County and County Government, with support from the Project Officer and Manager, to leverage financial and human resources for enhanced project sustainability.
- Represent World Vision in relevant forums at Sub-County and Ward levels, ensuring active participation and visibility.
- Strengthen partnerships with government bodies and private sector partners to enhance technical capacity development for farmers, improve extension support, facilitate access to quality inputs, and connect beneficiaries to financial services and markets.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, or a related field with 2 years of experience specializing in climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness, and economic empowerment.
- OR a Diploma in Agriculture with 5 years of relevant experience in climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness, and economic empowerment.
- Proven experience in coordinating multi-sectoral projects.
- Strong background in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors, and local community structures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability when engaging with diverse communities.
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about creating a sustainable impact in Turkana County, submit your application, CV, certificates, a reference letter from your local chief, and a copy of your ID in one PDF document.
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Only local applicants from Turkana County are eligible.
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