Livelihoods & Food Security Officer at Mercy Corps
Job Category: Programming
Requisition Number: LIVEL005724
Location: Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya
Posted On: January 22, 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a global organization working in over 40 countries to implement bold solutions, helping communities triumph over adversity.
Program Overview
The USAID-funded Nawiri Program aims to sustainably reduce acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties over eight years. The program employs evidence-based solutions, robust partnerships, and a county-centered approach to address nutrition-sensitive, resilient livelihoods.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation
- Oversee livestock, crops, and fodder production (irrigation schemes).
- Support financial inclusion and private-sector linkages for vulnerable households.
- Train community mobilizers, champions, and government counterparts.
- Coordinate with the Markets team to enhance farmer access to input and output markets.
Community Engagement
- Mobilize sub-county, ward, and village-level stakeholders.
- Facilitate planning meetings with government, NGOs, and private-sector partners.
- Engage communities in visioning resilient livelihoods.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Work with the M&E team to monitor activities and recommend improvements.
- Develop reports and assist in work plan reviews.
Collaboration and Representation
- Liaise with local government, CSOs, and private-sector actors.
- Maintain partnerships to foster acceptance and alignment of project goals.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree in agriculture or related fields (or diploma + 3 years’ experience).
- Experience:
- 2+ years implementing agriculture/livestock interventions in Kenya’s ASALs.
- Familiarity with resilient livelihoods, natural resource sectors, and the Turkana context.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Turkana language is an added advantage.
Success Factors
- Technical understanding of natural resources, pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods.
- Effective community mobilization and facilitation skills.
Living Conditions
Based in Lodwar, Turkana County. Housing is self-arranged with access to medical cover.
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
Mercy Corps values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and does not tolerate discrimination or misconduct of any kind. Team members are expected to adhere to safeguarding principles and the organization’s Code of Conduct.