In 2008, they launched RefuSHE, then Heshima Kenya, in that vision. Anne & Talyn founded RefuSHE as an innovative solution within the global refugee crisis - an organization built on the principle that every young woman deserves opportunity.

Position Summary

The Project Livelihoods Officer provides technical support in the implementation of livelihood initiatives under the organization’s Self-Reliance Program, including the Revolving Fund and micro‑enterprise development training. The role focuses on monitoring, coaching, and capacity building for program participants to ensure sustainable income generation, financial inclusion, and holistic empowerment of vulnerable women and persons with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Participate in the planning and rollout of livelihood activities, including participant selection, orientation, and training.
• Work closely with program participants to develop and monitor business plans and financial records.
• Conduct mentorship and follow‑up visits to assess program progress and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with the Self Reliance Lead and MEAL team to track project indicators and outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive records of WAG loans, repayments, and business/enterprise performance.
• Support the documentation of lessons learned and success stories for donor reporting.
• Assist in curating training materials and tools for entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
• Update WAG loan registers and ensure compliance with revolving fund standard operating procedures.

Direct Service Provision

• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to participants on business management, savings, and marketing.
• Facilitate group meetings and peer learning sessions among entrepreneurs.
• Link participants to external markets, suppliers, and financial institutions.
• Support vocational trainees in transitioning to self‑employment or job placement.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect and analyze data on participant progress, income levels, and repayment trends.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Contribute to donor reports and internal dashboards with accurate livelihood metrics.

Coordination & Partnerships

• Liaise with other departments to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Represent the organization in local livelihood networks and stakeholder forums.
• Support partnership development with microfinance institutions, training centers, and market actors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in livelihoods, micro‑enterprise, or economic empowerment programs.
• ILO/SIYB Training Certification is desirable
• Strong understanding of financial inclusion, value chains, and gender‑responsive programming.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and data management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

• Participate in the planning and rollout of livelihood activities, including participant selection, orientation, and training.
• Work closely with program participants to develop and monitor business plans and financial records.
• Conduct mentorship and follow‑up visits to assess program progress and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with the Self Reliance Lead and MEAL team to track project indicators and outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive records of WAG loans, repayments, and business/enterprise performance.
• Support the documentation of lessons learned and success stories for donor reporting.
• Assist in curating training materials and tools for entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
• Update WAG loan registers and ensure compliance with revolving fund standard operating procedures.
• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to participants on business management, savings, and marketing.
• Facilitate group meetings and peer learning sessions among entrepreneurs.
• Link participants to external markets, suppliers, and financial institutions.
• Support vocational trainees in transitioning to self‑employment or job placement.
• Collect and analyze data on participant progress, income levels, and repayment trends.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Contribute to donor reports and internal dashboards with accurate livelihood metrics.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Represent the organization in local livelihood networks and stakeholder forums.
• Support partnership development with microfinance institutions, training centers, and market actors.

• Business management
• Savings
• Marketing
• Data management
• Interpersonal skills
• Coaching skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in livelihoods, micro‑enterprise, or economic empowerment programs.
• ILO/SIYB Training Certification is desirable
• Strong understanding of financial inclusion, value chains, and gender‑responsive programming.