Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Kenya is an independent Member Association of the CBM Family, registered under Kenyan law as an incorporated company limited by guarantee, having a Memorandum and Articles of Association with a membership, board and company secretary. The association submits an annual audit and company returns. CBM’s work in Kenya aims to impr...
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Identify opportunities to develop high quality projects in the field of disability inclusive livelihood alongside local partner organizations
Strengthen CBM’s work in Livelihood
Contribute to the development of proposals for Legally Contracted Designated Funds (LCDF) funding opportunities
Participate in the development, kick-off workshops, reviews, monitoring, baselining, and evaluations of projects and programmes, including field and monitoring visits (3-way working methodology across the programme cycle)
Provide direct technical support to CBM Country Offices and partners’ staff on livelihoods, including conducting livelihoods assessments upon request
Analyse relevant research, policies, and trends and translate these into practice, driving innovation
Support partner capacity development in the area of livelihoods, including sharing and learning networks (communities of practice)
Participate in international associations and networks and maintain a global network of external expertise
Ensure internal and external communication on CBM’s livelihoods activities
These are your qualifications:
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics Development Cooperation, Sociology, Business Management, Agronomy and/or Economics.)
7–8 years of experience in large programmes focused on poverty alleviation and livelihoods
Strong knowledge of inclusive livelihood approaches, including inclusive employment, rural livelihoods, promoting inclusive market access and savings group models. Experience with sustainable farming and climate resilient agriculture models is a plus.
Practical experience with project cycle management, participatory approaches, and community mobilisation
Experience in Disability-Inclusive Development will be an added advantage
Good understanding of global and regional livelihood actors, trends, and priorities
Strong international networking and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team approach
A results-driven mindset and ability to engage at senior level
Proficiency in MS Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools
Exposure to digital tools in community development practice will be an added advantage
Fluency in English and French; additional language skills are a plus.
Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
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