DUTIES

1. Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of Bahari Hai’s alternate livelihood programme.
2. Assess the needs and aspirations of coastal communities, identify viable alternatives to extractive or unsustainable livelihoods, present these options to community groups and support their implementation.
3. Work closely with community groups to mobilize resources, build capacity, and foster entrepreneurship skills.
4. Facilitate the formation and strengthening of community groups, empowering them to plan and execute alternate livelihood activities effectively.
5. Develop and monitor budgets for alternate livelihood projects, ensuring sound financial management and sustainability.
6. Work with BH team to develop comprehensive project proposals and business plans to secure funding for alternate livelihood initiatives.
7. Utilize participatory approaches to design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including the development of relevant indicators.
8. Prepare regular project updates and monthly reports, documenting progress, challenges, and impact achieved through the programme interventions.
9. Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, including community members, partner organizations, and local authorities, through effective interpersonal and networking skills.
10. Be proactive and work with self-discipline, delivering results within specified timelines without constant supervision.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Experience & Characteristics Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a relevant position, preferably in the field of alternate livelihood development and/or community development and/or teaching practical business skills & entrepreneurship in a rural context.
• Fluency in Kiswahili & high proficiency in English.
• Passionate about farming, sustainable livelihoods and community development.
• Entrepreneurial, dynamic, enthusiastic, hard-working, and self-motivated.
• Excellent leadership skills, can-do attitude, flexibility, and ability to work well in a team.
• Growth mind-set and commitment to personal development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High ethics and embodiment of honesty and trustworthiness.

Qualifications Required:

• Some experience and understanding of micro-enterprise in Kenya, is essential.
• Basic business skills are essential. Understanding profitability and general entrepreneurship.
• Basic competency in Microsoft Word and Excell – essential.
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Desired:

• Not a requirement but relevant qualifications are a bonus (such as a degree in community development).
• Fluent command of Giriama is a distinct advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 software suite.
• Experience in the social enterprise sector.
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Organisational Standard Competencies Required:

• Always demonstrates integrity, thus embodying BH’s strong values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of BH.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and non-bias, treats all people fairly without favouritism

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• % success for each targeted community group in achieving their project goals (goals set for each project and target group).
• Increased income earned by community members, through the AIG initiatives (as compared to previous activities such as fishing, bait digging, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY:

To be shortlisted for the role, you need to pass a basic skills test. This test will take about 30-45 minutes.

Click here to apply

Application deadline: 26 July 2023

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

If you have any questions you can contact us on: [email protected]

Thank you and good luck!