Livelihoods and Food Security Officer - Kakuma

Implement LFS activities effectively in Turkana County.

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Overview

Implement LFS activities effectively in Turkana County.

You have:

  • Experience in implementing Livelihoods and Food Security programs in challenging environments.
  • Knowledge of market-based skills training and digital skills.
  • Skills in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
  • Ability to work with refugee and host community populations.
  • Strong coordination skills for program delivery.

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.

The Project Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) activities in Turkana West, Turkana County, Kenya. The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of LFS activities in Kakuma camp, Kalobeyei settlement and surrounding host communities and supporting programme development through assessments, stakeholder engagement and coordination. This includes supporting the development and delivery of NRC’s market-based skills training in selected value chains (including online/digital skills and energy) and entrepreneurship and business development training, mentorship and support to refugee and host community, youth and local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in partnership with other organisations and private sector actors.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with implementing Livelihoods programs in challenging environments? This question assesses your practical experience in a relevant field. Mention specific projects and outcomes, emphasizing your role.
How have you engaged stakeholders in your previous projects? To evaluate your stakeholder engagement abilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approach would you take to develop market-based skills training for a specific community? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of how you mentored someone in a professional setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced while working with refugee populations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no