Project Assistant DANIDA
Under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with a funding
from DANIDA
This project will focus on reproductive health/maternal, newborn
and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of
Health.
The positions are based in Samburu, Turkana, Wajir, and Isiolo and report to
the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job: To assist in
technical expertise and support implementation of project activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist
in co-coordinating and participating in planning and implementation of
project activities.
- Assist
in the implementation of Community Health Strategy.
- 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.
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.
Must be ICT proficient.
At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy
NGO
Experience in monitoring and evaluation and implementation of
community health strategy are necessary.
In addition the ideal candidate must have strong analytical,
problem solving and networking skills.
Be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under
minimal supervision.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring
lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/DANIDA/011/2012)
in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should
include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related
referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to
recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is Wednesday, 17th May, 2012.
The closing date for submitting applications is Wednesday, 17th May, 2012.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.