Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an
international NGO focussed on Child Rights.

To support the development of its Child Protection programme in Garissa County,
Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of:

Livelihood Project Officer

3 Positions

Ref: Tdh/LPO/2011/05

Reporting to: Child Protection Project Manager



Duty station: Alinjugur, Garissa County or Modogashe, Lagdera distict

Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-month probation period)

Main responsibilities:



To
be responsible, under the supervision of the Child Protection Project
Manager, for all aspects of the implementation of the Cash transfer and
Income Generating Activities to support vulnerable families, targeted by
Tdh Child Protection project in (a) Dadaab refugee complex and (b) rural
divisions of Lagdera district.
To
conduct a Market survey and elaborate a suitable IGA strategy approach for
nomadic or refugee households, including capacity building of the
households.
To
support Tdh Social workers or Government Children’s Volunteers in the
follow-up of the beneficiaries to strengthen their socio-economic
conditions.
To
develop collaboration with the local authorities such as the District
Children Officer, other partners and services in identify the most
relevant IGA opportunities and mitigate risks of community and cultural
resistances.
To
contribute to the capacity building of one local partner.


Requirements:


Minimum
diploma-level education in related field (economic and community
development)
Minimum
3 years’ experience in projects aiming to strengthen livelihoods of
vulnerable communities
Project
reporting and evaluation experience.
Fluency
in English and Kiswahili. Ability to communicate in local dialect is an
asset.
Willingness
to live at village level (Alinjungur or Modogashe).

Application modalities:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a covering letter, CV,
references, and copies of academic and professional certificates. Applications
should be addressed to the Child Protection Specialist and submitted to:

Terre des hommes, 14 Gem Lane, 14 Gem Lane, Kileleshwa, 0100 Nairobi

or Nomad Hotel, Garissa (in an envelope addressed to Tdh)

or Terre des hommes, Daadab town (behind RRDO)

or they can also be emailed to cppm.ke@tdh.ch

Closing date for these positions is 3rd November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect
children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.


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