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NGO Jobs. Child Fund International Jobs

Primary Responsibilities

Program Strategy, Design & Implementation

Lead the development of the ChildFund Country livelihoods strategy aligned with ChildFund’s global and country strategic plan priorities and other relevant Country’s’, regional, and global strategies and agenda.
Contribute and participate in the development and review of the country strategic plan and related country-level strategies, policies, and frameworks.
Design and oversee implementation of integrated livelihoods programs that promote climate-smart agriculture, food security, youth employability, and enterprise development.
Promote integration of livelihood programs with other sectors’ priorities through creation of linkages and joint participatory planning processes.
Ensure youth agency, gender equity, and inclusion are embedded across all interventions.
Provide technical leadership in the development of tools, guidelines, and training materials for livelihoods programming.

Business Development & Grant Management

Identify new funding opportunities, participate in donor prepositioning efforts and proposal development for livelihoods and youth empowerment initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and development partners.
Oversee grant implementation, ensuring timely delivery of results, financial accountability, and donor compliance.
Support budget development, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting in collaboration with finance teams.

Representation & Advocacy

Represent ChildFund Kenya in national and regional technical working groups, CSO coalitions, and policy forums related to livelihoods, youth development, and climate resilience.
Advocate for inclusive and sustainable livelihoods policies and practices at the county and national levels.
Identify and pursue new collaboration and partnership opportunities.
Actively participate and represent ChildFund in relevant technical working groups, networks, seminars, and conferences
Build strategic partnerships with government agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to enhance program reach and sustainability.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Supervise and mentor program staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Organize and facilitate training workshops for staff and partners on livelihoods-related topics.
Promote cross-functional collaboration within ChildFund Kenya to integrate livelihoods into broader child protection and development programming.
Safeguarding.

Required Experience and Education

Master’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies, or related field.
8 – 10 years of experience in livelihoods programming, including food security, family and youth economic empowerment and environmental care and adaptability

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