The ES Officer will be responsible for both youth and SILC related activities. Under the SILC docket, the ES Officer will be expected to conduct post-training supervision and mentoring of the Field Agents to ensure proper mentorship of the SILC groups by the Field Agents. The incumbent will identify ways to improve performance and management of groups by the Field Agents. He/she will work directly with Social Workers especially in areas of planning and coordination of field activities and reporting. He/she will ensure that the SILC Field Agents (FAs) meet their targets, attend group meetings as and when they are required, collect data from the field and submit the same without delay.
The ES Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating activities for Youth in the community. The job requires the incumbent to plan, supervise and coordinate activities for the project aimed at reducing vulnerability for the youth and children by using multi-sectoral approach to improve social economic status of children and youth and their caregivers.

Person Specifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Business studies, or related field of study. Three years’ professional experience implementing USAID/PEPFAR funded OVC Economic Strengthening Program interventions. Additional training in income generation/entrepreneurship, life skills, monitoring and evaluation, and HIV/AIDS is an added advantage. Past experience in building and maintaining partnership relations with implementing partners and other community agencies. Supportive, attitude towards processes of strengthening staff capacity. Team management qualities Able to work independently and cooperatively with team members. Demonstrated personal accountability; respect for others, and a drive to serve. Ability to ride a motorcycle and travel within rural communities.