Senior Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer

Number of Positions: Two (2) – One (1) based in Dadaab, One (1) based in Kakuma

Location: Dadaab or Kakuma, Kenya (Depending on the position applied for)

Reports To: STEP Project Director

Role Purpose: We are recruiting for two Senior Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officers: one to be based in Dadaab and one to be based in Kakuma. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of market-oriented livelihoods and economic inclusion strategies that strengthen pathways to technical, vocational, and digital employment in their respective regions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and execute market-oriented strategies that strengthen pathways to technical, vocational, and digital employment for displaced and host-community youth in the specific region of placement (Dadaab or Kakuma/Kalobeyei).
• Oversee the project’s dual-pathway strategy by accelerating youth-led entrepreneurship while expanding access to secure, equitable, and formal wage-earning opportunities.
• Lead labor and market analyses to identify high-potential sectors in Kenyan, Canadian, and global markets, ensuring training programs remain relevant to modern labor demands, with a strong emphasis on integrating digital skills and programming.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in International Development, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Computer Science, or a related field (or an equivalent mix of education and professional experience).
• At least 5–7 years of progressive experience in designing and managing livelihoods, economic inclusion, or market-based development programs, preferably within an international NGO or development agency.
• Demonstrated intersectional expertise and a proven track record combining skills in livelihoods, economic inclusion, gender equality, and digital skills/programming.
• Proven experience in refugee, displacement-affected, or fragile contexts (specifically the Kakuma/Kalobeyei or Dadaab regions) and applying conflict-sensitive and context-responsive approaches.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in refugee, displacement-affected, or fragile contexts.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan legal framework for refugees, including the Refugees Act (2021), the Shirika Plan, and the administrative processes for obtaining IDs, KRA PINs, and Class M work permits.
• In-depth knowledge of both entrepreneurship support (incubation, acceleration, and financial linkages) and wage employment pathways (TVET alignment, apprenticeships, and private sector engagement).

Application Instructions

• Submit your application to hr-rh@wusc.ca.

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