Cross-border Livelihood Officer – Protect Project

Role Overview

The Livelihood Officer will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of targeted livelihood and economic strengthening interventions under the PROTECT Project in the Moyale cross-border cluster (Kenya–Ethiopia). Working closely with vulnerable households, at-risk youth, women’s groups, and community structures, the officer aims to strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities that reduce child protection risks such as unsafe migration, harmful practices, and economic vulnerability. This role promotes small-scale income-generating activities, vocational skills development, and financial inclusion while ensuring strong linkages between livelihoods and protection outcomes in fragile cross-border contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of Livelihood Activities

• Coordinate delivery of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) for vulnerable households.
• Oversee distribution and proper utilization of livelihood starter kits.
• Support households in engaging in small-scale livelihoods like poultry, small ruminant livestock, kitchen gardening, and micro-trading.
• Ensure support is context-appropriate and aligned with household capacity.

Youth Skills Development and Economic Inclusion

• Implement local vocational training programmes for vulnerable youth.
• Coordinate with training centres for skills like tailoring, mechanics, and hairdressing.
• Monitor trainee progress and support their transition into self-employment.

Life Skills and Financial Literacy

• Facilitate basic financial education and business skills training.
• Support beneficiaries in simple business planning and managing income.
• Link beneficiaries to Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs).

Household Economic Strengthening (Protection Link)

• Target support toward households at risk of child trafficking or affected by harmful traditional practices.
• Collaborate with protection teams to ensure livelihoods reduce risk factors for children.

Mentorship and Cross-Border Coordination

• Conduct regular field visits and mentoring sessions for households and youth.
• Participate in cross-border coordination with the Ethiopia team to ensure consistency.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track beneficiary progress regarding income and stability.
• Maintain records of starter kit distribution and training participation.
• Contribute to donor reports and case studies linking livelihoods to protection.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, updated CV, contact telephone number, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and names and contacts of three referees (preferably from previous workplaces).

Applications can be:

• Hand delivered to the SND Marsabit or Moyale Office, or
• Sent via email to: jobs@sndafrica.org