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Project Officers

UNDP Kenya invites applications to fill two project officers to support the following projects:
 

1. Restoration and stabilization of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities.
 

2. Disaster Risk Management Project for Kenya.

Background
 

Restoration and Stabilization of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities
 

UNDP together with the Government of Kenya (GOK) have developed a project as a medium term measure to support recovery as well as build resilience of communities especially youth and women's groups affected by the drought and to strengthen institutions responsible for recovery and disaster risk reduction work. 

The intervention will address short term livelihoods economic recovery needs of youth and women while establishing in the process the capacities and building blocks of sustainable local long-term development.
 

The Project Officer will provide programme management and technical support to the Restoration and Stabilization of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities project.
 

Education

A master's degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Business or Public Administration or other related fields.

Experience
 

1. At least 3 years of professional experience in programme management and co-ordination with government and / or UN Agencies or NGOs with emphasis on managing livelihood or recovery projects.
 

2. Substantative experience in policy development and the provision of policy advice to Government in the field of Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Management.
 

Disaster Risk Management Project for Kenya
 

The Post-Election Violence Livelihoods Recovery Project was developed to restore and expand livelihoods opportunities for communities that were intensely affected by the post-election violence in 2007/2008. 

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the post-election violence recovery and reintegration process through the restoration of livelihoods in affected areas. 

The project is implemented in 4 counties namely Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu and Kisumu.
 

The Disaster Management Project aims to contribute to the substantial reduction of disaster losses in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets of community. 

The project supports national plans and policies for disaster management operationalisation and capacity development at national and county levels.
 

The Project Officer will provide programme management and technical support to the Disaster Risk Management and PEV livelihoods Recovery projects.
 

Qualifications and Experience
 

Education

A master's degree in Disaster Management, Social Work, Sociology or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business or Public Administration, or other related fields.

Experience
 

1. At least 3 years of professional experience in programme management and co-ordination with government and / or UN Agencies and / or INGOs or NGOs with emphasis on managing livelihood or recovery projects.
 

2. Substantative experience in policy development and the provision of policy advice to (Local) Government in the field of Disaster Risk Management.
 

Application Procedure
 

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website -http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 1 June 2012. Select "e-Recruitment Portal" under "Operations/Human Resources". 

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together with their online application 

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.
 

Additional considerations
 

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
 

2. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
 

"UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns".