REF: TUR/CPSB/034/2023/2024: KISEDP LIAISON COORDINATOR, 1 POST

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Ensure KISEDP2 coordination mechanisms are strengthened at both county and sub-county levels;
• Convene on a regular basis KISEDP2 Steering committee meeting chaired by both Turkana County Governor and UNHCR County Representative;
• Coordinate the activities of KISEDP2 Secretariat;
• Ensure meetings of the County component groups chaired by County Executive Committee Member or their designated officials are held on quarterly basis;
• Ensure a financial tracking system for KISEPD2 projects is maintained and updated on a regular basis;
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities including field visits together with KISEDP2 stakeholders;
• Improve KISEDP2 monitoring and reporting relationships between county officials, UNHCR, partners and donors;
• Facilitate collaboration and working relationships between county officials, UNHCR, partners and donors;
• Coordinate fundraising activities in the office of the Governor with all stakeholders;
• Coordinate KISEDP2 communication strategy, fundraising strategy and visibility with UNHCR and Partners;
• Work closely with UNHCR on both KISEDP2 and Shirika plan coordination, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, fundraising and reporting;
• Ensure continuous efforts to build Economic and Social infrastructure of Kalobeyei, Kakuma and other Wards in Turkana West to provide opportunities for refugees and host communities;
• Ensure inclusion and participation of refugees and host communities for socio economic development;
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with humanitarian organizations, development organizations, financial institutions or donor relation management;
• Demonstrate understanding of Devolved Governance;
• Be a strategic and result oriented individual and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Demonstrated high degree of administrative, managerial and leadership capabilities;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.