Assistant, Project
2025-12-02T05:37:47+00:00
ChildFund International
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FULL_TIME
kisumu
Kisumu
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-12-16T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
The Project Assistant will support the implementation of an integrated livelihoods and social protection pilot project in Busia and Kisumu Counties, aimed at improving the wellbeing of vulnerable households in the rural and informal economy. Working in close collaboration with ChildFund Kenya, FAO-Kenya, government agencies, and community stakeholders, the Project Assistant will coordinate field activities, facilitate community engagements, and support the delivery of bundled services. These include capacity building on value chains, voluntary savings and loan associations (VSLAs), entrepreneurship, and climate-smart agriculture. The role will also involve strengthening linkages with agricultural extension services, civil society organizations, and social protection service providers. The Project Assistant will contribute to the establishment and growth of local enterprises, support skills development training, and assist in the registration of households for social protection programs. Key responsibilities include logistical coordination, data collection, documentation, and reporting to ensure effective implementation of value chain development and community-focused interventions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient service delivery, reducing transaction costs for beneficiaries, and enhancing the resilience and livelihoods of smallholder families.
Required Experience and Education
Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or related field.
At least 2 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in livelihoods, social protection, or community development.
Primary Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Management
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities at the community level.
Support the establishment and operation of community integration points for service delivery.
Facilitate community mobilization and engagement with local stakeholders, including government and civil society partners.
Support the coordination of capacity building and training sessions, market linkage activities, and value chain development initiatives.
Ensure that gender, environmental sustainability, and child protection considerations are integrated into all project activities.
Support establishment and/or strengthening of VSLAs and Value chain enterprises for improved household incomes
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of standard kitchen gardens in identified sites while promoting climate smart innovative practices.
Coordinate delivery of financial literacy trainings and market linkages to project participants for sustainable development.
Provide technical, administrative & logistical support for the project’s implementation and ensure that the activities are implemented on time and according to the project design as provided in the proposal.
Knowledge Management & Learning
Participate in and provide technical support in the development of Project related TORs, data tools review for assessments, evaluations, baseline, and other related studies.
Collect and manage project data, maintain accurate records, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
Participate in project planning, periodic reviews, learning fora and evaluation meetings
Continuously identify and document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from the project.
Develop high quality results-based project reports (monthly, quarterly, annually and end of project) with clear data on the progress, successes, challenges, and impact of the project activities as well as other reports such as handover notes, field visit reports.
Ensure that the project related documents are regularly updated on the document management systems such as SharePoint.
Ensure timely submission of consolidated donor reports to the line Manager for review and sharing with the donor (FAO).
Organize and facilitate regular learning and sharing sessions with stakeholders.
Project Coordination and Representation
Participate in the related sector forums, networks, and other coordination meetings at the project counties.
Represent the organization in different fora in the assigned counties and sub-counties.
Liaise with local authorities, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and collaboration during project delivery.
Child Safeguarding:
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy
Ensure accountability and transparency in the delivery of the project by observing compliance standards and ensuring robust complaint and feedback channels by the project participants and partners.
Integrate and Mainstream Gender, Child protection and safeguarding measures into the project.
Any other duties as allocated by the supervisor.
Required Competencies
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation and gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
Other Required Competencies
The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
Effective and demonstrated change management skills, with the ability to proactively lead and champion innovation and organizational change.
Demonstrated inclusive leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration among teams.
Skills and experience in report writing and development of case studies and impact stories.
Experience working with rural communities and local government structures.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages in Busia or Kisumu is an added advantage.
Practical experience and knowledge in Community Based Targeting, Community Based Resilience Analysis, Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies, VSLAs, Kitchen Gardening, Participatory planning, and Learning Techniques.
Project Implementation and Management Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities at the community level. Support the establishment and operation of community integration points for service delivery. Facilitate community mobilization and engagement with local stakeholders, including government and civil society partners. Support the coordination of capacity building and training sessions, market linkage activities, and value chain development initiatives. Ensure that gender, environmental sustainability, and child protection considerations are integrated into all project activities. Support establishment and/or strengthening of VSLAs and Value chain enterprises for improved household incomes Ensure the establishment and maintenance of standard kitchen gardens in identified sites while promoting climate smart innovative practices. Coordinate delivery of financial literacy trainings and market linkages to project participants for sustainable development. Provide technical, administrative & logistical support for the project’s implementation and ensure that the activities are implemented on time and according to the project design as provided in the proposal. Knowledge Management & Learning Participate in and provide technical support in the development of Project related TORs, data tools review for assessments, evaluations, baseline, and other related studies. Collect and manage project data, maintain accurate records, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts. Participate in project planning, periodic reviews, learning fora and evaluation meetings Continuously identify and document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from the project. Develop high quality results-based project reports (monthly, quarterly, annually and end of project) with clear data on the progress, successes, challenges, and impact of the project activities as well as other reports such as handover notes, field visit reports. Ensure that the project related documents are regularly updated on the document management systems such as SharePoint. Ensure timely submission of consolidated donor reports to the line Manager for review and sharing with the donor (FAO). Organize and facilitate regular learning and sharing sessions with stakeholders. Project Coordination and Representation Participate in the related sector forums, networks, and other coordination meetings at the project counties. Represent the organization in different fora in the assigned counties and sub-counties. Liaise with local authorities, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and collaboration during project delivery. Child Safeguarding: Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy Ensure accountability and transparency in the delivery of the project by observing compliance standards and ensuring robust complaint and feedback channels by the project participants and partners. Integrate and Mainstream Gender, Child protection and safeguarding measures into the project. Any other duties as allocated by the supervisor.
ChildFund’s Core Competencies Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others; values and respects individual differences. Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate. Results orientation and gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards. Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes. Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments. Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges. Other Required Competencies The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English. Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools Effective and demonstrated change management skills, with the ability to proactively lead and champion innovation and organizational change. Demonstrated inclusive leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration among teams. Skills and experience in report writing and development of case studies and impact stories. Experience working with rural communities and local government structures. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages in Busia or Kisumu is an added advantage. Practical experience and knowledge in Community Based Targeting, Community Based Resilience Analysis, Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies, VSLAs, Kitchen Gardening, Participatory planning, and Learning Techniques.
Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or related field. At least 2 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in livelihoods, social protection, or community development.
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Vacancy title:
Assistant, Project
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
ChildFund International
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, December 16 2025
Duty Station:
kisumu | Kisumu | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
The Project Assistant will support the implementation of an integrated livelihoods and social protection pilot project in Busia and Kisumu Counties, aimed at improving the wellbeing of vulnerable households in the rural and informal economy. Working in close collaboration with ChildFund Kenya, FAO-Kenya, government agencies, and community stakeholders, the Project Assistant will coordinate field activities, facilitate community engagements, and support the delivery of bundled services. These include capacity building on value chains, voluntary savings and loan associations (VSLAs), entrepreneurship, and climate-smart agriculture. The role will also involve strengthening linkages with agricultural extension services, civil society organizations, and social protection service providers. The Project Assistant will contribute to the establishment and growth of local enterprises, support skills development training, and assist in the registration of households for social protection programs. Key responsibilities include logistical coordination, data collection, documentation, and reporting to ensure effective implementation of value chain development and community-focused interventions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient service delivery, reducing transaction costs for beneficiaries, and enhancing the resilience and livelihoods of smallholder families.
Required Experience and Education
Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or related field.
At least 2 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in livelihoods, social protection, or community development.
Primary Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Management
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities at the community level.
Support the establishment and operation of community integration points for service delivery.
Facilitate community mobilization and engagement with local stakeholders, including government and civil society partners.
Support the coordination of capacity building and training sessions, market linkage activities, and value chain development initiatives.
Ensure that gender, environmental sustainability, and child protection considerations are integrated into all project activities.
Support establishment and/or strengthening of VSLAs and Value chain enterprises for improved household incomes
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of standard kitchen gardens in identified sites while promoting climate smart innovative practices.
Coordinate delivery of financial literacy trainings and market linkages to project participants for sustainable development.
Provide technical, administrative & logistical support for the project’s implementation and ensure that the activities are implemented on time and according to the project design as provided in the proposal.
Knowledge Management & Learning
Participate in and provide technical support in the development of Project related TORs, data tools review for assessments, evaluations, baseline, and other related studies.
Collect and manage project data, maintain accurate records, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
Participate in project planning, periodic reviews, learning fora and evaluation meetings
Continuously identify and document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from the project.
Develop high quality results-based project reports (monthly, quarterly, annually and end of project) with clear data on the progress, successes, challenges, and impact of the project activities as well as other reports such as handover notes, field visit reports.
Ensure that the project related documents are regularly updated on the document management systems such as SharePoint.
Ensure timely submission of consolidated donor reports to the line Manager for review and sharing with the donor (FAO).
Organize and facilitate regular learning and sharing sessions with stakeholders.
Project Coordination and Representation
Participate in the related sector forums, networks, and other coordination meetings at the project counties.
Represent the organization in different fora in the assigned counties and sub-counties.
Liaise with local authorities, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and collaboration during project delivery.
Child Safeguarding:
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy
Ensure accountability and transparency in the delivery of the project by observing compliance standards and ensuring robust complaint and feedback channels by the project participants and partners.
Integrate and Mainstream Gender, Child protection and safeguarding measures into the project.
Any other duties as allocated by the supervisor.
Required Competencies
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation and gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
Other Required Competencies
The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
Effective and demonstrated change management skills, with the ability to proactively lead and champion innovation and organizational change.
Demonstrated inclusive leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration among teams.
Skills and experience in report writing and development of case studies and impact stories.
Experience working with rural communities and local government structures.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages in Busia or Kisumu is an added advantage.
Practical experience and knowledge in Community Based Targeting, Community Based Resilience Analysis, Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies, VSLAs, Kitchen Gardening, Participatory planning, and Learning Techniques.
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