Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) Senior Programme Officer (SPO) - Resource Mobilisation and Monitoring Job in Kenya

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a national NGO with the Mission to promote, protect and enhance the enjoyment of all human rights by all individuals and groups.

We are looking for a dynamic, results-oriented person to fill the position of
 Senior Programme Officer (SPO)-Resource Mobilisation and Monitoring.
Purpose of the Job

The SPO will provide expertise and leadership in resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on impact/results to enable the development, implementation and growth of the KHRC’s programmes in line with its Strategic and Operational Plans.

The position will report directly to the Executive Director and will have regular interactions with programme staff.
Primary Tasks
The incumbent will be expected to:
  1. Identify fundraising opportunities, develop proposals for donor funding and provide continuous liaison within donors;
  2. Provide necessary knowledge and skills to staff on KHRC’s M&E methodologies and ensure reports mirror the same;
  3. Utilise KHRC’s M&E methodologies in data-collection, analysis and report-writing to donors in line with our Strategic and Operational Plans;
Competencies required
  1. Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to human rights, social justice and social change;
  2. A masters degree in human rights, law, political science or any other related field;
  3. Demonstrable fundraising, financial management, human resource and negotiating skills in the human rights sector;
  4. Knowledge and skills in strategic and operational management and planning;
  5. Diplomas in programme/project management and monitoring and evaluation would be an added advantage;
  6. At least two years experience in managing, monitoring and evaluating programmes/projects;
  7. Demonstrable ability to write, analyse and edit publications;
  8. Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package and other fringe benefits.

Applicants should send a cover letter attaching a detailed CV, photocopies of certificates and testimonials, the names and addresses of three references, present and expected gross salary before the end of the day, August 6th, 2010 to:

The Human Resources Officer
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)
Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road
P O Box 41079
Nairobi GPO 00100


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