Market Based Livelihoods Advisor – Kenya

Ref INT 5625
Location: Nairobi

Contract: C2 Global

Salary Range: £ 20,619- £ 27,642 Net (after tax) p.a.;
Submission Deadline: 24th August 2012

Reporting to the ASAL Programme Coordinator, the Market Based Livelihoods Advisor will work with field program teams in carrying out market and livelihood assessments in Kenya and advise on appropriate market based livelihood programming.

He/she will be involved in conducting general mapping of the relationship between markets and outlining their relationship with Oxfam Kenya programme areas, lead consultants on value chain analysis on the market systems, conduct comprehensive stakeholders analysis highlighting power relations/risk to market relations & value chains as well as identifying key strategies to use markets /cope/adapt to differing levels of shocks.

The post holder will assist programme managers in writing proposals for market based livelihood programming which have an income and food security component as well as prepare regular reports and summaries of work and recommendations to managers and advisors.

S/he will ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues, in particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work.

The post holder will also contribute to the development of private sector linkages and approaches in at least three main identified commodities and contribute to Facilitate / develop linkages and strengthening the capacity of key private business service providers that contribute towards strengthening identified commodities in the value chain and improving the participation of poor women and men.

To be considered for this position, you will possess a master’s degree in Agriculture economics or related field and knowledge and experience in market based livelihood interventions.

You will have significant experience, of which a substantial part should involve market based livelihood work, market mapping, value chain development approaches, private sector engagements, business development and food security work.

You also be required to have proven practical experience in two or more of the following: private sector engagements, business services development, markets and livelihood assessment / surveys.

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post that you are applying for and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting the title and the reference number of the position you are applying for in the subject line by the dates specified above.

For candidates responding to the National Program Coordinator and Market Based Livelihoods Advisor positions, you can also apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting the reference number of the position.

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