About RACIDA
Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) is a regional non-profit organization headquartered in Kenya and with country programs in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. Our goals are to Provide humanitarian Assistance, build resilience and promote peace and security.
Overall purpose of the role
The Livelihood Technical Specialist will provide the technical and implementation direction of the livelihood aspect of the cross-border (Kenya-Ethiopia-Somalia) Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA)-Nabad project in Mandera Triangle. The overall objective of the project is to empower stakeholders in the Mandera Triangle to enable peaceful coexistence and sustainable and climate resilient livelihoods. The Technical Specialist will ensure close collaboration and coordination with other BORESHA project sectors as well as other ongoing RACIDA supported interventions. He/she will ensure proper external representation of RACIDA in the relevant technical forums.
Reporting to the Project Lead, the Livelihood Technical Specialist is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the livelihood activities in the BORESHA project in Mandera triangle. The Technical Specialist will suggest appropriate implementation approaches in the changing context of the project implementation area in consultation with the relevant government authorities and other BORESHA technical specialists.The Technical livelihood Officer will be based in Mandera town, with travel to Ethiopia and Somalia project areas of Liben and Gedo regions.
Responsibilities
Coordination
Technical
Education and Technical Competencies
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and Cover Letter only to jobs@racida.org with the subject of the email as the position applied for e.g. ‘Livelihood Technical specialist’. The closing date for applications is May 8th, 2024, however, CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis**.** Eligible applicants are encouraged to send in their applications soonest.
Each application must include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts and email must be submitted with the application.
RACIDA is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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