World Vision Kenya (WVK) is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya. We wish to urgently recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position within our organization.
National Economic Development Coordinator
To be based in Nairobi
Purpose of the position: To provide overall leadership and coordination of the Economic Development (ED) sector in quality assurance, staff & community capacity building, technical support, engagement & networking at all levels aimed at achieving well designed, integrated and sustainable economic development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Applications may also be hand delivered to our Karen office.
Please indicate the job title clearly on the envelope or on the subject line.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
Director, People & Culture
World Vision Kenya
P. O. Box 50816 (00200), Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses. World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.
National Economic Development Coordinator
To be based in Nairobi
Purpose of the position: To provide overall leadership and coordination of the Economic Development (ED) sector in quality assurance, staff & community capacity building, technical support, engagement & networking at all levels aimed at achieving well designed, integrated and sustainable economic development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update of WVK Economic Development strategy inline with the National Office strategy and other relevant Government policies;
- Prepare/revise guidelines for implementation of Economic Development Projects in relevant areas;
- Provide technical support and build capacities of WVK staff in Economic Development
- Monitor implementation of ED initiatives and adjust implementation guidelines / plans accordingly;
- Identify national and international ED opportunities and promote them in the Integrated Program Area (IPA) communities within WVK;
- Provide appropriate technical support during concepts/proposal writing, budgeting, assessments, baselines and evaluations necessary in the development of program designs and project proposals;
- Facilitate IPAs to develop high quality (best practices) Economic Development projects
- Strengthen the working relationship with WVK IPAs and other partners to further integrate ED projects and enhance entrepreneurship, promote marketing opportunities and enhance the uptake of microfinance in the IPA communities;
- Lobby with Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) for better products and service delivery for the IPA communities;
- Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Development Economics or any other related discipline from a recognized University. An advanced degree is preferred;
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated economic development, relief and/or advocacy projects.
- A results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
- He /she must also be adept at public relations and be a strong team player.
- Demonstrated success at developing strategic plans, partnerships and effective networks in the development and agricultural sectors.
- Strong commitment to WV Values, Mission and Vision.
Applications may also be hand delivered to our Karen office.
Please indicate the job title clearly on the envelope or on the subject line.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
Director, People & Culture
World Vision Kenya
P. O. Box 50816 (00200), Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses. World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.
