Field Officer, LIFT NK – Turkana

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate implementation of programme activities by Mentors including grant distributions, trainings, with support from the Program Manager.
• Target and identify eligible households for the REAP – LIFT Programme through Participatory methodologies and adapted participants targeting tools (including sustainable business screening and guideline) based on the set criteria.
• Orient Locational Committees members in the REAP – LIFT Programme locations andcollaborate with them on targeting and implementation.
• Facilitate formation of the business groups and support community-based market assessments/or boot camps activities during business idea generation and incubation process to help the program participants identify viable and feasible green /environmental neutral businesses opportunities to run.
• Support market linkages by collaborating with the Markets and Linkages Officer, including value chain development for REAP – LIFT Programme businesses, the registration of savings groups with social services and linking REAP – LIFT businesses to markets, financial institutions, among others.
• Facilitate business groups to form savings associations that meet monthly to deposit savings which will enable members and village residents access credit for long term business growth.
• Train women on various business skills, green entrepreneurship, climate change adaptation and climate-smart technologies.
• Assist in the overall recruitment process as guided by the People Department for mentor positions.
• Assist in conducting new staff onboarding, working closely with the People Department and various departmental heads/representatives.
• Assists the People Department and Training Department in identifying training needs of mentors who are his/her direct reportees.
• Support in conducting exit interviews when called upon and assist in managing the exit process/offboarding including employee clearance for respective mentors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Business Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience for Degree holders and at least 5 years of relevant experience (in a similar role in the Northern Kenya) for the Diploma holders.
• Demonstrable ability to coordinate field activities.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Proven competency/experience in data collection and basic analysis.
• Possession of self-drive; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good report writing and computer skills.
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and the local dialects of the Counties of support.