Field Officer (FO) – Changing Lives Project- Kakuma 1 Zone 1

Requirements

• At least a Diploma in community development, social work or another related discipline.
  

• At least two (2) years’ experience in similar work in Kakuma/Kalobeyei
  

• Experience in business, mentorship, training, savings groups or financial literacy is an asset.
  

• Proven experience in data collection, analysis and management is an added advantage.
  

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; candidates should be able to relate well to both the participants, BOMA Field staff and key stakeholders
  

• Strong community engagement and communication skills.
  

• Be self-driven and able to work with minimal staff supervision.
  

• Must be a native/resident of the respective location you are applying for with working knowledge of English, Swahili and dominant local language.
  

• Must have a valid motorcycle riding license
  

• Facilitate Household Visioning sessions with identified households and support them to develop practical action plans that outline economic, social and financial goals.
  

• Conduct visioning follow-ups to review progress, challenges and adjustments to the action plans.
  

• Provide tailored business coaching and mentorship to the agri-food businesses under the Changing Lives project, to help them make decisions about their businesses.
  

• Conduct regular business monitoring visits to monitor business performance and health indicators, including stock levels, record-keeping, cashflow and profitability.
  

• Conduct/deliver financial literacy trainings to designated participants on budgeting, savings, credit management, responsible borrowing, investment planning, household financial discipline and planning for shocks.
  

• . Work closely with Savings/Umbrella groups to strengthen saving culture, internal lending, and financial accountability.
  

• Support businesses to integrate into local market systems, accessing market opportunities, suppliers and private-sector linkages.
  

• Support business and household connections to formal and informal financial service providers and digital financial platforms.
  

• Mobilize participants for trainings, field sessions, meetings and follow-ups, working closely with community/block leaders and existing community structures.
  

• Collect accurate field data using BOMA’s digital tools.
  

• Upload quality data and information using the BOMA taroworks system (information management technology) while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  

• Uphold protection, safeguarding, inclusion and Do No Harm principles in all activities, ensuring safe, respectful and inclusive engagement with all household members.
  

• Represent BOMA in the designated location, including as a representative for the organization in local development committees.
  

• Support in the documentation of household progress, success stories and key field observations.