Ref: 2016/19

The Household Economic Strengthening Technical Director will oversee all activities and targets associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for OVC.

Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive household economic strengthening component, including saving and internal lending communities, consumption support and/or income generating activities, with an emphasis on age-appropriate and gender activities.

Responsible for ensuring the technical approach employed aligns with industry standards, and donor and GOK requirements.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree or higher in commerce, economics, business management, social sciences, social work, or a closely related field is required.
Minimum five years’ experience in savings-led microfinance models (e.g. SILC, Village Savings and Loans – VSL;
Community-based Savings for Empowerment – COSAVE; Saving for Change)
Experience in leveraging private public partnerships preferred.
Experience in financial literacy training and entrepreneurship training. Experience with youth strongly preferred.
Experience working with OVC populations preferred.

How to Apply
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Friday May 20th 2016.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the email subject.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments.

Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment