Job opportunities at the Boma projects (field officer)

Field Officer (Samburu) 

Application Deadline:Feb 8, 2024

Employment Type:Full Time

Location:Samburu

Field: Project Management

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) to empower low-income youth in starting businesses and improving their living standards.

- Provide mentorship to a designated number of small businesses annually throughout a one-year cycle.

- Collaboratively identify eligible women for the program based on BOMA's criteria through Participatory Wealth Ranking and BOMA Location Committees.

- Facilitate meetings with established business groups, assist in decision-making, and offer guidance as needed.

- Conduct business and savings training sessions in the designated locations.

- Survey individuals, collecting data on living standards, participation in savings groups, and other relevant information.

- Represent BOMA at the Ward and Village levels, reporting activities to the Program Manager.

- Report on the performances of business and savings groups to the Program Manager.

- Provide accurate monthly reports to the Program Manager using BOMA’s monthly report template.

- Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of the BOMA Program and its implementation.

- Utilize Performance Insights, BOMA’s Technology Platform, to monitor and improve program results.

- Adhere to the weekly work schedule assigned by the Program Manager.

- Conduct a minimum number of agreed-upon visits per week to business and savings groups, uploading collected data daily.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Economics, Business, Development, or a related field from a recognized institution.

- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing livelihood and community development projects, particularly those involving youth entrepreneurship.

- Demonstrated ability to coordinate field activities.

- Proven competency/experience in data collection and basic analysis.

- Self-driven with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

- Strong report writing and computer skills.

- Fluent in the local dialects of the location.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application, including a Cover Letter, detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, and three professional referees to REAP Field Officer Samburu – BOMA Career Portal 

(please do not include copies of certificates). Please provide details of your expected salary in numbers.

The subject line of your application should be clearly marked: Field Officer – Samburu County. Applications must be submitted by February 8, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

Note: Preference will be given to candidates from and currently residing in the respective counties they have applied for, i.e., Turkana.