Concern Worldwide – Junior Officer, Livelihoods.

Job Title: Junior Officer, Livelihoods

Reports to:

Technically: Officer, Livelihoods, North Horr

Administratively: Sub County Manager, North Horr

Works Closely with: All Concern programme team and relevant county departments

Job Location: Sub County level; at Maikona and cover Illeret, Turbi, North Horr and Dukana wards. (Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application – National Position)

Contract Details: Fixed Term , One(1) Year Contract, renewable subject to availability of funds.

Job Summary:

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the livelihoods programme in North Horr Sub County with a focus on livestock, agriculture and sustainable use and management of natural resources. Responsible for timely implementation of program activities guided by the annual work plan and informed by program technical approaches. You will work closely with communities, National and County Government officials, and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for the protection and conservation of natural resources.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the line government departments at the ward level including the Sub County, Ward and Village Administrators, Village/Ward Development Committees, Community health units, and Ward Public Health Team based in North Horr Sub County.
• Lead in the day-to-day program implementation and prudent utilization of resources towards meeting the program mandate.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Community-Based Structures (Natural Resource Management groups, Grazing Committees etc).
• Collaborate with other organizations and agencies to coordinate natural resource management efforts, including through the participation in interagency working groups in the targeted wards of North Horr Sub County.
• Continuously raise awareness of natural resource management issues and promote sustainable resource use, including through training and development of context-specific information, education, and communication (IEC) materials.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of natural resource management activities and adjusting strategies to ensure sustainability of natural resources.
• Conduct regular field assessments to monitor progress, receive community feedback, check on the quality and impact of activities.
• Support in the implementation of Concern integrated approaches in education, livelihoods, health and nutrition at the community level.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials related to your project.

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in livestock, agriculture, natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field.
• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must have strong knowledge and interest in Project Cycle Management, Natural Resources Management, Integrated Water Resources Management and Watershed Development.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing community development projects in ASAL areas.
• Fluency in both spoken and written language in: English, Swahili and at least one of the local Marsabit County languages (spoken in North Horr sub County)
• Computer literate with good MS Office skills

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Good computing and report writing skills
• Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
• Good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner and to tight deadlines
• Energy to work in the, sometimes long hours
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Competencies required:

• Trustworthy, self-driven, honest and reliable
• Willing to challenge or question others constructively when appropriate
• Ready to accept changes as new situations arise

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net