Job Title: Livelihoods Project Officer (2 positions – Nairobi and Kakuma)

Location: JRS Kenya

Reporting to: Livelihood Coordinator

Date: January 2024

About Jesuit Refugee Service

About Jesuit Refugee ServiceJRS Kenya is an international Catholic organization with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future. In Nairobi, JRS is working with Urban refugees and other persons of concern in 3 main areas: Education, Sustainable livelihood, and MHPSS/Protection while in Kakuma Refugee Camp focussing on Education, Integrated psychosocial inclusive Education programme in Centres and Safe Shelters.

JRS was Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS was officially registered on 19 March 2000 in Vatican City as a foundation.

JRS is present in over 56 countries worldwide, providing services to more than 811,884 individuals. The work is overseen by 10 regional offices with support from the International Office in Rome.

Operational Context/Role

JRS is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of livelihood project officer to oversee the agribusiness project within the livelihood department. The incumbent will report to the Livelihood Coordinator.

Reporting to the Livelihood Coordinator, the Project Officer will be based one in Nairobi and one in our Kakuma office. This is a fixed term contract typefor One (1) Year with possibility for extension subject to availability of funds and individual performance.

Child Safeguarding and PSEA commitments

JRS has zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse and takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse against children and vulnerable adults by JRS personnel. JRS is committed to Safeguard children and vulnerable adults and has policies which outline the expected behaviour, code of conduct and responsibility of all persons acting on behalf of JRS (Staff, consultants, volunteers, interns, Pastoral team, and other representatives). All staff working for JRS are expected to abide by these policies and guideline.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Mikono farm:

• To be the field focal point in the agribusiness project in liaison with the livelihood’s coordinator.
• To take lead in sourcing for market of the Mikono farm produce and train the beneficiaries on the same.
• Carry out training of JRS agribusiness beneficiaries on modern farming techniques and support them to participate and maximize income along the value chain.
• Carry out needs assessment and advice the office on the needs of the beneficiaries to ensure the programs are relevant.
• Planning in liaison with the livelihood’s coordinator all matters to do with the agribusiness project.
• Compile weekly and monthly report to the livelihood’s coordinator on the progress with the various planned activities in the farm.
• Maintain accurate records of the beneficiaries, and all activities in the agribusiness project.

2. Livelihood Project Support:

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of JRS livelihood projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities for refugee beneficiaries.
• Facilitate community meetings and workshops to gather feedback and enhance participation in livelihood projects.
• Conduct beneficiaries needs assessments, including home visits and make recommendation to the office on the same.
• Perform any other lawful duty assigned by authorities in JRS.

1. Advocacy and Networking:

• Represent JRS in relevant forums and advocate for the rights and needs of refugees.
• Build positive relationships with local artisans, community members and government agencies.

4. Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and local regulations.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

Qualification

• A bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Agronomy, Agriculture, Development studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience working with refugees and disadvantaged sections of the community.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of livelihoods-based development and emergency responses operations.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong sales and marketing skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong Negotiating skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work within the expected timeframe.

Qualities

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling JRS’ values and ethical standards and acts I accordance with the JRS Code of conduct.
• Displays cultural, Gender religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treat everyone fairly

Core Values

• Commitment to JRS mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
• High integrity, honesty, and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people, and information.
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful, and unstable environments.

JRS Commitment

JRS is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We prohibit discrimination against any candidate or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs, and we are dedicated to fair treatment in all stages of recruitment and employment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to enrich our organization with their unique perspectives and experiences

Salary Level

• This position is graded at job Group 6.
• KES 135,232 Gross per month.

Only short-listed candidates who meet the minimum qualification and shortlisting criteria will be contacted. Please state in your application your preferred location for consideration.