MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 20 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With 11 offices around the globe, about 180 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 65 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial...
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Associate - Community and Livelihood
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience1 - 3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
Role Overview:
- The Associate, Community and Livelihood, will play a crucial role in supporting MSC's projects aimed at enhancing community livelihoods and economic opportunities, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The position requires a blend of fieldwork, research, and project management skills to effectively contribute to MSC’s initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct community consultations and engagement activities to understand local livelihood needs and aspirations.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including community leaders, local NGOs, government agencies, and partner organizations.
- Assess local livelihood opportunities, challenges, and constraints through field research, surveys, and interviews.
- Contribute to the development of strategies and interventions to enhance community livelihoods, focusing on sustainable agriculture, income generation, and enterprise development.
- Support the implementation of livelihood enhancement projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Monitor project activities, collect data, and prepare progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops for community members on topics such as financial literacy, agricultural best practices, entrepreneurship, and market linkages.
- Provide ongoing support and mentoring to project beneficiaries to strengthen their capacity and resilience.
- Document project learnings, success stories, and best practices.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products, case studies, and reports on community livelihoods and economic empowerment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Development Studies, Economics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 1-3 years of experience in community development, livelihoods, rural finance, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of rural contexts, community dynamics, and livelihood challenges.
- Experience in conducting field research, community assessments, and stakeholder consultations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team in multicultural settings.
- Ability to travel extensively within and outside the country and occasionally internationally.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: doreen.kathoni@microsave.net using the position as subject of email.
