The AMREF Kenya Country Office is looking for a qualified and
highly motivated individual to join the Unite for Body Rights (UFBR) Project, a
project funded by the Dutch Government through the Sexual and Reproductive
Health and Rights Alliance.
The goal of this project is to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of youth aged 10-24 years.
The position is based in Loitokitok and reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To assist in technical expertise and support project activities and
implementation of the project strategy.The goal of this project is to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of youth aged 10-24 years.
The position is based in Loitokitok and reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job
Key Responsibilities
- Assist
in co-ordinating and participating in planning and implementation of
project activities.
- Advocating
for direct poverty alleviation through SRH services; Comprehensive
Sexuality Education, Reduction of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV),
Increased acceptance of Sexual Diversity and Gender Identity
- Assist
in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
- Assist
in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the
project.
- Assist
in operations research and documentation.
- Assist
in organizing and conducting field visits and meetings with relevant
partners and stakeholders.
- Participate
in development of new proposals and concept development for fundraising.
- Assist
in control and account for the use of project resources and assets.
- Assist
in managing relevant project financial transactions.
- Provide
administrative and logistical support to the project.
Qualifications and Competencies
- The
ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its
equivalent.
- At
least two (2) years work experience in a busy NGO.
- Knowledge
and experience of SRH strategies/approaches.
- Experience
in working with nomadic communities will be an added advantage.
- Must
have excellent ICT skills.
- In
addition the ideal candidate must have strong analytical and problem solving
skills.
- Good
communication and networking skills and should be able to work under
minimal supervision.
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, November 18, 2011.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
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