LOCAL PROGRAMME ECONOMIC OFFICER | ReliefWeb

About the organization:

We World (former Intervita) is an Italian-based independent, non-sectarian and nonpartisan organization. It operates in developing countries and its aim is to improve the living conditions of populations in the poorest areas. We World (former Intervita) cooperates in the realization of long-term development Projects in Africa, Asia and South America.

In all its projects and through the involvement of the entire community, We World (former Intervita) operates with the main objective of tackling the causes and consequences of poverty. For this purpose, Education and Health are the priority intervention areas in its fight against the consequences of poverty; whereas the causes of poverty are fought through Food Safety and Economic Development Projects; finally, special care is given in all Projects to Children’s rights, the Environment, Community participation and Equality in general.

We World (former Intervita) works in Kenya since 2010 in collaboration with local partners in Nyamira, Migori, Homabay and Narok areas. The projects are mainly focused on promoting child rights in education and health. A special attention is also paid to woman and girl rights. Actions on advocacy and education for development are also carried out.

Since 2010 an integrated project including primary and pre-primary schools has been implemented in Nyamira County. After the conclusion of the first phase project (2010-2012), a second phase started in 2013 which is due to finish in December, 2016. This new phase focuses on promoting the access to a better quality primary and pre-primary education through a set of various activities including trainings for teachers (in Montessori method, as an example), provision of furniture and learning materials, infrastructural and watsan support, linkages to the healthcare system, and development of school-based income generating activities (IGA).

Within this new phase, We World (former Intervita) is currently looking for a Programme Economic Officer. His/her mission is to support the Project Manager in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the economic development component of the project.

Vacancy Code: FIN/WWIKF/KEN/005/2015

Position: Programme Economic Officer

Start Date: asap

Location: Kisii with frequent missions in project villages (Nyamira County)

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the Project Manager in the execution of economic development activities according to the project proposal, implementation framework and Project Manager instruction

• Monitor project performance in economic development by carrying out field visits, collecting/processing project information (records, surveys, assessments, etc.) and regularly updating the project database in collaboration with the Project Manager

• Organize project activities related to economic development (training and monitor of SMCs and CBOs’ IGAs)

• Design and carry out a training on entrepreneurial skills for SMCs and CBOs

• Design and draft business plans for IGAs in collaboration with SMCs, CBOs and local authorities

• Draft reports related to economic development activities

• Assist the Project Manager in the drafting of reporting tools, narrative reports and in the relations with beneficiaries and local authorities

• Complete administrative and operational tasks related to economic development activities

• Perform other related duties as required

Qualification and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in rural and community development

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or similar

• Previous experience with NGOs

• Experience in the management of projects funded by main donors

• Proficient spoken and written English (spoken Swahili and Ekegusii is an advantage)

• Proficiency in MS Office applications especially Excel

• Kenyan nationality

• Preferable: driving license (car and motorcycle)

Personal Skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Rigor and autonomy

• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures

• Ability to delegate

• Ability to work under pressure

• Team player

• Problem solving skills

• Very flexible, patient and with a positive attitude

• Excellent communication skills

Type Contract: 1 year contract renewable (after 3 months of successful probation period)