Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their lives through orphans and vulnerable children, agriculture, health, microfinance, and WASH programming in Kenya since 1965.
CRS Kenya is recruiting for the following positions for an anticipated USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children program. All positions will require travel to field location and demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management including USAID rules, regulations and reporting requirements. The positions are contingent upon successful bidding and signing an agreement with donor.
The Director - Household Economic Strengthening will oversee all activities and targets associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and other marginalized groups under CRS Health Sector. Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive household economic strengthening component, including saving and internal lending communities, consumption support and/or income generating activities, with an emphasis on age-appropriate and gender-responsive activities. Responsible for ensuring the technical approach employed aligns with industry standards, and donor and GOK requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:**
- Master’s Degree or higher in social sciences, social work, or a closely related field is required.
- 8+ years professional experience, with at least 3-5 years’ experience managing large USAID funded development programs.
- S/he must have at least three years’ experience in savings-led microfinance models (e.g. SILC, Village Savings and Loans – VSL; Community-based Savings for Empowerment – COSAVE; Saving for Change etc)
- Experience in programming in economic strengthening/growth such as social assistance, asset growth and protection through savings-led microfinance and micro-insurance, income growth through skills training, market & institutional linkages, jobs creation with a focus on vulnerable populations especially orphans and vulnerable children, youth and women.
- Familiarity with concepts of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) relevant to this sector, experience designing and using household vulnerability assessment tools and SAVIX MIS a plus.
- Experience in building and maintaining productive relations with implementing and strategic partner agencies.
- Knowledge and understanding, as well as prior experience, with PEFPAR Economic Strengthening guidelines and/or USAID funded projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
- Demonstrated proactive leadership ability, as well as supervisory and HR management experience.DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:** The job descriptions are not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the positions.
HOW TO APPLY:
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Friday September 16, 2016;**
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the email subject. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment
