Background:
DRC began operating in Kenya in 2005 with assistance to refugees and displacement-affected communities via implementation of protection and livelihoods activities. DRC works in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, as well as in Nairobi and Mombasa to assist urban-based refugees. In the Kakuma Refugee Camp, (Turkana County), DRC assists refugees throughout East Africa but primarily from South Sudan with protection and livelihoods/self-reliance programs. Host community members also benefit from DRC activities. Currently there are over 130 DRC staff in the Kenya country program, 19 of whom work in Kakuma. With funding from UNHCR and other donors, DRC will continue to provide both humanitarian assistance and longer-term development support to existing refugees, new arrivals, and the host community in Kakuma and expand activities into the new Kalobeyei settlement area.
Job Purpose:
With regards to the Livelihoods sector, DRC is specifically looking for a qualified individual with competencies in livelihood development, microenterprise development, VSLA training and implementation, a strong understanding of market systems, and a strong understanding of how to improve and add value to market chains. In addition to entrepreneurial trainings and the formation of VSLAs, the program envisions developing and strengthening value chains with products from the Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps, including hides and skins, handicrafts, and any locally grown agricultural products.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme 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 Kakuma and Kalobeyei
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 CHS Principles in day to day project implementation; participate in CHS audits; support M&E plan.
Assist in developing livelihoods concept notes and proposals.
Coordinate field reporting: prepare technical internal and external reports.
Coordination & Partnership
Serve as the liaison with stake holders and relevant Government of Kenya departments – from the location to divisional levels
Promote collaboration and synergy between the DRC, host community groups, and refugee groups in the Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps.
Participate in the camp-level inter-agency Livelihoods Working Group;
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 activity budgets.
Liaise closely with finances officer in the management of the livelihood activity budgets.
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.
Skills and Qualifications:
Must have a degree in Agribusiness management, Agricultural Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or other livelihoods related disciplines;
Minimum 2 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 financial literacy 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,
Proven understanding of microenterprise / small business development including Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) approach (ILO), VSLA / Groups Savings and Loan approaches,
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 with hides and skins an added advantage
Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and ability to communicate in any languages used in South Suda, the Great Lakes area, and / or Turkana 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 (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Position Description
Location : Kakuma Refugee Camp
Contract & Duration : 7months – May, 2018 (3 months’ probation)
Reports to : Team Leader-Livelihoods
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 1st December, 2017
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.