INTRODUCTION
Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is a national non-profit organization that begun its operations in 1982 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The affiliation is guided by a National Affiliation Agreement (NAA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). HFH Kenya’s vision is: “A nation where every family has a decent place to live.” Mission: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Kenya brings people together to build homes, communities and hope”. Our overarching goal is: “Enabling low income families access decent and affordable shelter”.
DURATION OF CONTRACT: UNTIL END OF DEC 2024
PURPOSE
Reporting to the Projects Coordinator, the Livelihood Officer will be responsible for enhancing the number of households with improved economic capabilities through food distribution and the establishment of Self-Help Groups focusing on youths, women and People Living with Disability to nature access to resilient livelihood opportunities by initiating agricultural based income generating activities, financial Inclusion and entrepreneurial skills within the community of Laikipia. Specifically, S/he will be supporting the promotion of Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) tailored to improve value chain production through SMART agriculture, supporting field activities that extension officers, the operation of school feeding programs, household cash transfers and increasing sustained access to incomes through Climate mart Agriculture and Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). S/He will play a pivotal role in providing technical and management support to project activities on facilitating sustainable livelihoods interventions.
DUTIES
Overall
Smart Farming Initiative
Household Cash Transfer Program
School Feeding Program
Village Savings and Loan Associations
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / INDICATORS
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE
OTHER INFOMATION
HABITAT’S STATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS SURROUNDING SAFEGUARDING
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have particular responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse; safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children); and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct. Habitat for Humanity is committed to a safeguarding policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment”
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please submit your CV& motivation letter as a single file by 30 June 2024 to: hr@hfhkenya.org
Indicate in the subject of the email: Livelihoods Officer (Laikipia County)
Due to the expected high volume of applications, note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Habitat for Humanity Kenya is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, HFHK makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, or disability.
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