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  • Posted: Apr 23, 2021
    Deadline: May 7, 2021
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    Kenya Community Development Foundation is a national foundation founded in 1997, to support communities to initiate and drive their own development agenda, by harnessing and growing their resources, as well as engaging with government and other development actors to secure their fundamental rights and services.
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    County Household Economic Strengthening Technical Officer

    Reports To: Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Manager
    Job Location: Any of the Following: Kisumu, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, & Siaya Counties.
    Position Type: Fixed Term of Two Years with Possibility of Extension (All Subject to
    Availability of Funds and Satisfactory Performance).

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Reporting to the Household Economic Strengthening Manager, the County HES Technical Officer will support HES activities within USAID 4TheChild by providing coordination, accompaniment mentorship & coaching, training & technical support to local implementing partners (LIPs) focusing on implementing and managing farm enterprises, financial education, market opportunity identification/assessment, and entrepreneurship and business development services. S/he will support LIPs to liaise with relevant line government ministries and programs, the private sector, and other technical experts and agencies, to support household graduation and transition.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

    1. Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business
    2. Management, Community Development or a closely related field. A Masters Degree in any of
    3. the above fields will be an added advantage.
    4. At least a minimum five years' experience in HES programming in Kenya or other developing countries.
    5. Experience working with small scale farmers and/or value-chain development, business development, entrepreneurship and financial services institutions with a focus on vulnerable populations.
    6. Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, organization, management and mediation among local actors and partner capacity building.
    7. Demonstrated experience in training design, delivery, coaching, and mentorship in subject matter(s) relevant to this position.

    Method of Application

    Applications by qualified candidates should be submitted only by email to jobs@kcdf.or.ke addressed to the Executive Director and quoting the position Technical Lead, Capacity Building & Systems Strengthening. Attach your current résumé and daytime contacts of three referees. The deadline for submission of applications must be received no later than 7 th May 2021. NOTE: • KCDF is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. • KCDF does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment. Further, KCDF has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment. • KCDF recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Includes a robust safeguarding and code of conduct that all staff commit to adhere to in writing.

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