Overall Responsibility
Economic Security Generalist 2 plans, implements and monitors the ICRC’s economic security program in line with the country strategy and under the supervision and guidance of his/her hierarchical superior. S/He implements the EcoSec activities and resources in the areas of assignment according to agreed objectives and plan of action. S/He reports on the progress and achievements of the program as required. S/He ensures a smooth working relationship and effective coordination with Kenya Red Cross Society at field level. Duty station posting in Mombasa office with 75% field work in Lamu and Garissa Counties.
Tasks and responsibilities
S/he is the focal point for Conditional Cash Grants Project;
Carries out assessments, implementation, as well as monitoring visits and evaluation of the EcoSec projects together with Kenya Red Cross Society teams;
Assists EcoSec Coordinator in identifying operational strategies and defining short and mid-term plan of actions;
Collects nutrition information at the household level; uses their basic understanding of malnutrition to identify vulnerabilities and nutritional shortcomings;
Provides regular feedback/progress reports in a timely manner, contributes to Weekly Highlights, Quarterly EcoSec Reports, Monitoring for Results, Minutes of Meetings, assessment reports, monitoring reports in a timely manner.
Minimum Requirements and competencies
University degree in Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Animal Production, Veterinary Science or related fields;
Minimum four years of experience in food security, relief, livelihoods and capacity building projects ranging from assessments, designing, implementation (both in kind and cash transfers), monitoring and evaluation;
Experience in community mobilization, sensitization, disseminations and organization (preferably with Humanitarian sector background);
MUST be fluent in written and spoken English as well as Somali language;
MUST be Computer Proficient.
