Helping Women Graduate from Extreme Poverty The BOMA Project is a U.S. nonprofit and Kenyan NGO with a proven track record, measurable results and a transformative approach to alleviating poverty and building resiliency in the drylands of Africa.

Locations: Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Kitui, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Laikipia, Kajiado, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Turkana, Kakuma, West Pokot and Baringo

Summary

BOMA is currently seeking qualified candidates for Field Officers position for the newly awarded Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project. The Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project will implement a climate crisis-adapted “green” version of The BOMA Project’s proven poverty graduation model, the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) to provide market-based pull by facilitating more competitive, profitable Green Enterprises for women, youth, and refugees within the forest ecosystems in Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties and in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Refugee Settlements over a period of 3 years. BOMA will be the Lead partner of the project and will collaborate with Danish Church Aid (DCA) and Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) in implementing the project.

The Field Officer position is responsible for the delivery of program outputs and coordination of Mentors in the assigned region. The holder of this position shall report to the assigned BOMA Program Manager. He/she shall Provide direct supervision to Mentors on timely execution of program activity implementation within budget and on agreed targets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience for Degree holders and at least 5 years of relevant experience (in a similar role in the Northern Kenya) for the Diploma holders.
• Degree or Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Business Management, Project Management or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrable ability to coordinate field
• Excellent people management skills.
• Proven competency/experience in data collection and basic
• Possession of self-drive; able to work with minimal
• Good report writing and computer
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and the local dialects of the Counties of support