Project Assistant Job - Social Protection and Livelihoods at ChildFund
About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund's Commitment: ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives.
About This Role
The Project Assistant will support the implementation of an integrated livelihoods and social protection pilot project in Busia and Kisumu Counties, aimed at improving the wellbeing of vulnerable households in the rural and informal economy. Working in close collaboration with ChildFund Kenya, FAO-Kenya, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
Required Experience and Education
- Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or related field
- At least 2 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in livelihoods, social protection, or community development
Primary Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Management
- Assist in planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities at community level
- Support establishment and operation of community integration points for service delivery
- Facilitate community mobilization and engagement with local stakeholders
- Support coordination of capacity building and training sessions
- Ensure gender, environmental sustainability, and child protection integration
- Support establishment of VSLAs and Value chain enterprises
- Coordinate delivery of financial literacy trainings and market linkages
Knowledge Management & Learning
- Participate in development of project-related TORs and data tools
- Collect and manage project data, maintain accurate records
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices
- Develop high quality results-based project reports
- Ensure timely submission of consolidated donor reports
Project Coordination and Representation
- Participate in sector forums, networks, and coordination meetings
- Represent the organization in different fora in assigned counties
- Liaise with local authorities, partners, and stakeholders
Required Competencies
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
- Experience working with rural communities and local government
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Knowledge of local languages in Busia or Kisumu (added advantage)
- Practical experience in Community Based Targeting, Climate Smart Agriculture, VSLAs
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