Finn Church Aid Kenya is a rights based organization.
Right to Livelihood (R2L) is one of FCA’s thematic specializations, the other two being Right to Peace and Right to Quality Education. FCA Kenya is in the process of strengthening its R2L portfolio with new pipeline projects focusing on business development and job creation for women and youth in circular and digital economy sectors.
Finn Church Aid Kenya is looking for a
Entrepreneurship and Job Creation Officer – 1 Position
Duty Station: Nairobi
Reports to: Program Manager
Primary Purpose
· To support KECO’s R2L programming for inclusive growth, promoting the employment and entrepreneurship of marginalized women and youth, working collaboratively with stakeholders and partners in selected livelihood sectors.
· To strengthen the private sector engagement in employment creation for women and youth
Tasks and Duties
Participate in R2L projects in assigned roles which may include, but are not limited to, project management, supervision and thematic support depending on the mode of implementation
Participate in new project development, promoting innovation and new approaches aimed at women and youth employment and entrepreneurship and ensuring that e.g. gender, climate change and digital transformation are relevantly addressed in programming
Conduct relevant entrepreneurship and employment related assessments, surveys and analyses to inform programming and project development
Provide technical guidance and capacity building to partners staff in his/her areas of responsibility
Contribute to project related MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) activities in his/her area of responsibilities
Develop relevant R2L partnerships and maintain partner and other stakeholder relations, including with the private sector
Represent Kenya Country Office in R2L related forums both internally (FCA) and externally to partners and donors, sharing knowledge and best practices and promoting FCA’s work in Kenya and globally
Contribute to identifying and pursuing advocacy opportunities related to FCA’s livelihood work in Kenya
Perform additional duties and assignments as requested;
Assist in proposal development and explore funding opportunities in the livelihoods context in Kenya
Qualifications
University degree in Business management, entrepreneurship, Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant practical experience in livelihoods programming in terms of employment creation and entrepreneurship promotion and/or business development
A team player with entrepreneurial, innovative mindset that leans towards solutions
Commitment to supporting marginalized groups including women, youth, pastoralists and/or refugees
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment;
Uphold and promote FCA’s commitment to child safeguarding
All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae to: recruitment.esaro@kua.fi stating the vacancy job title in the subject lineDeadline for receiving applications is 25th March 2021FCA will only contact short- listed applicants.FCA is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. FCA is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Attempts to influence recruitment procedures through phone calls, emails or inducements of any kind will lead to disqualifications
Apply via :
recruitment.esaro@kua.fi
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