PSP / Livelihood Officer Job in Homa Bay Kenya

Homa Hills Community Development Organization is an integrated Organization located in North Rachuonyo Sub-county, Homa Bay County.

We work with Various partners to empower communities we serve in terms of their civic responsibilities, economic independence, food security, environmental conservation, public health and HIV/AIDS prevention care and support for a just and equitable society.

Our overriding role is to build community capacity to facilitate sustainable development to support vulnerable groups.

We seek to fill the following vacancies and invite qualified, dedicated and self-motivated applicants.

Position: PSP / Livelihood Officer

Location: Must be willing and flexible to work in Rachuonyo North and Rangwe sub-counties of Homa Bay County.

 Key Requirements:

At least diploma in social sciences preferably, community development, rural development, social work, agribusiness and other related development fieldsExperience in community work mainly in Savings and Internal Lending Community (SILC) and resource mobilization strategiesGood Communication and Mobilization Skills with 2 to 3 years’ experienceHighly developed work organization skills, including prioritization and working to deadlines.Effective organizational & Computer skillsAbility to ride a motor bike is a MUST (with a Valid Driving License)Must have demonstrated leadership experienceMust be a good team playerOversee the implementation of Microfinance aspects (Savings and Internal Lending Communities SILC) in the project area and provide timely and detailed positive feedback to improve implementation.Train SILC groups in Business Development skills to enable them utilize loan funds effectivelyMonitor the quality of the SILC activities through regular field visits.Participate with project team in development of promotion and marketing materials.Mentor and build the capacity of SILC PSPs and the community SILC groups and link mature groups to the existing Microfinance institutions.Coordinate agricultural activities within the project through partnership with the county agriculture departmentApplications should include the following:A cover letter detailing your experience and why you are fit for the jobCurrent CV with names and telephone contacts of at least 2 refereesCopies of official Certificates and TestimonialsTo reach the Undersigned not later than 21st Nov 2014.

To the CEO
Homa Hills Community Development Organization
P.O. Box 760 – 40300
Homa Bay

E-mail:  hhcdo.jobs@homahills.or.ke

Homa Hills provides the space and encourages all staff to be?innovative and think beyond their Job Descriptions to create?opportunities for themselves and the organization.

HHCDO is an equal opportunity employer.