Manager Sr., Livelihood

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Worldwide, 570 million children live in extreme poverty, vulnerable to many factors that threaten their well-being. Children need protection, support and care at each stage of childhood to stay safe, healthy, learning and on track to achieve their potential. ChildFund works with local partner organizations, governments, corporations and individuals to help create the safe environments children need to thrive.

JOB SUMMARY

Required Experience and EducationMaster’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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Strategy, Design & ImplementationLead 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.Technical Support & Oversight of Local PartnersProvide ongoing technical assistance and capacity strengthening of Local implementing partners, and other technical partners at the county and national level.Support partners in program planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting to ensure quality and compliance.Conduct regular field visits and technical reviews to monitor progress, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions.Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among partners to promote innovation and best practices.Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)Collaborate with the MEAL team to develop and apply robust frameworks for tracking program outputs, outcomes, and impact.Support partners in data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring alignment with donor and organizational standards.Lead documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and evidence-based practices for internal and external dissemination.Business Development & Grant ManagementIdentify 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 & AdvocacyRepresent 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 conferencesBuild strategic partnerships with government agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to enhance program reach and sustainability.Team Leadership & Capacity BuildingSupervise 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.Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquire relevant knowledge and skills to enable understanding and application of the safeguarding policy and procedures;Promote strong safeguarding practices and perform his/her duty and responsibility to safeguard,Report violations, and promote appropriate behavior; andconduct oneself in a manner consistent with the organization’s policies and values.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Economics and business, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Business strategy

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education