ChildFund International Economic Strengthening Technical Director Vacancy in Kenya

ChildFund International exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities. 

ChildFund promotes societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children.

ChildFund Kenya intends to recruit for the following positions for a forthcoming Orphans and Vulnerable Children program in one or two regions in Kenya
 

Economic Strengthening Technical Director

1 Post

Duties / Responsibilities
 

The proposed Economic Strengthening Technical Director will have responsibility for all activities associated with improving the economic stability of households caring for OVC.

The position will be reporting to the Chief of Party (CoP).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in social sciences or social work, or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience to develop strong partnerships (sub-recipients, government agencies, international and local NGOs, and community organizations) necessary to deliver sustainable, responsive and legitimate Economic Strengthening interventions, which interventions contribute to strengthening an enabling environment that reduces risks of vulnerability and provides children with opportunities to develop and thrive.
• S/he must have at least three years of experience designing, implementing and Managing household economic strengthening initiatives in/for developing countries.
• Experience in leveraging private public partnerships is preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English are also required.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with USAID-funded projects in a senior technical position
• Three years of experience living or working in Kenya is required

All offers of employment are made contingent upon ChildFund winning the anticipated Grant and the successful completion of all applicable background and reference checks. 

ChildFund International is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

All applications should be sent to hr@kenya.childfund.org

The application deadline date is October 10, 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted