Job Summary: Oversee the provision of social protection activities and services including education subsidies, combination social-economic approaches, social asset building and cash-transfers to eligible beneficiaries (AGYW) enrolled in the program.

Reports to: The Program Coordinator – DREAMS

Location: Bondo Sub-county, with frequent field visits to other sub-counties within Siaya County

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinate with the national and county governments’ Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Program to provide cash transfer services to eligible households
Coordinate with the sub-grantee and ensure eligible AGYW receive education subsidies and remain in school
Provide on-going social protection technical assistance through trainings, mentorship and support to staff and sub-grantee staff working on the program.
Oversee capacity building initiatives for the beneficiaries on entrepreneurship skills, income generating activities, financial education, and group savings and loaning
Closely work with existing micro-finance institutions and effectively link beneficiaries to relevant institutions to access available credit facilities.
Work with Program Coordinator to oversee staff orientation, supervision, training, and performance.
Prepare and submit progress reports at required intervals; present at meetings and workshops.

Minimum Requirements:
Must have at least a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or health related field
Possess at least 3 years’ relevant work experience in social protection and HIV/AIDS prevention programming.
Other competencies: Ability to multi-task; excellent writing and presentation skills; excellent communication skills and teamwork; can work long hours, including weekends and public holidays when necessary; proficient in Microsoft Office packages; experience with stakeholder management.
Experience of working in an OVC Program is an added advantage

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 15th January 2016.

The Human Resources Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 – 40141
Kisumu.