Project Officer at Islamic Relief

JOB Details

Building sustainable livelihoods represents one of the broad based programmes adopted by Islamic Relief in its institutional strategic plan. The programme focuses on poor and primarily rural communities with the aim of strengthening their access to resources in order to improve food security and income generation.

This post requires someone with experience working in or with community based enterprises and the ability to understand the constraints of early stage businesses. We are looking for someone who has strong written communication skills and financial analysis expertise, with the ability to produce excellent reports for donors.

The successful candidate will need to understand and take on Islamic Relief’s values and commitment to pastoral communities’ economic empowerment. Lastly they will need to show strong self-awareness, inter-personal skills, and self-motivation, with the ability to deliver results and work well under pressure and to be flexible in demanding situations.

The Project Officer will take overall responsibility for implementation of the EU project in Mandera in line with IRK’s strategic aims and donor guidelines and will work in close collaboration with project partners and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, development studies, economics, enterprise development or any other related fields.
• A Master’s degree in similar fields will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of at least five years’ experience in sustainable livelihood, vocational training and enterprise development Programmes targeting youths.
• Vast experience in youth livelihood Programmes –planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Knowledge of the key issues/challenges and trends with regard to youths’ livelihood in pastoral communities.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Fluency in English – written and verbal
• Experience in Field data analysis packages
• Effective IT Skills (Microsoft Office).
• Planning, narrative and financial reporting skills.
• Communication, tact and negotiation skills.
• Flexible and patient.
• Conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development

Results Expected:

• Organized, supervised and keep precise records; i.e. well analysed data with full supervision, processing of alternate livelihood options and related follow up done as per this job description under general supervision of the Area Manager and the Livelihoods Coordinator.