DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an
international development and advocacy organisation with headquarter offices in
Hannover, Berlin and Brussels and offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and
Uganda.
For this purpose we support integrated programs in
sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy,
and capacity building of local partners.
Position: Project Officer YAP
(1
Post)
Location: DSW Kenya, Coast Office
Job
summary
Based in Mombasa with significant travel to the specific
project sites, the Project Officer is responsible for implementing high quality
“Young Adolescent Project (YAP)” which will include but not limited capacity
assessment and building of target groups, monitoring, evaluation and
reporting.
The position holder will report to Coast Programme
Coordinator and is expected to assist in programme planning and design, besides
being creative and innovative in realizing programme objectives.
Specific
Responsibilities and tasks
Programme
development and Planning
Assist
with development of concepts and proposals to mobilize resources, particularly
field support funding, to address RH needs and priorities in project sites and
the region at large
Prepare
annual, quarterly and monthly activity work plans with details of resources
required against the budget
Programme
Implementation and Coordination
Support
formation, needs assessment and capacity building of school based clubs
and the YECs who will be involved in the projects
Work
with field staff and partners to ensure that YAP and other related projects are
implemented to the highest standards
Ensure
high standard co-ordination of YAP and the Y2Y projects
Monitoring
and Evaluation
In
liaison with Coast Programme Coordinator, support and monitor the delivery of
YAP and Y2Y projects
Make
continuous informal observation of the projects delivery, noting and reporting
any problems, successes and suggestions for improvement
Reporting
and Documentation
Prepare
high quality monthly and quarterly reports as per stipulated guidelines and
within the agreed deadline dates
Capture
evidence of projects impact through identifying and writing success
stories, case studies and capturing beneficiaries’ voices
Document
programme best practises for scaling up and replication
Partnership
and Networking
Establish
and maintain effective good working relationship with communities,
partners and government
Identify
and inform your supervisor of potential programme partnerships
Link
programme groups to relevant partners for self development and continuity
Representation
and other tasks
Represent
DSW at various fora as and when requested
Knowledge
and ability to collect, analyse and maintain data base
Manage
and account for programme advances in accordance with DSW’s Finance policy
Perform
any other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Personal
specification and competencies
Relevant
degree holder (Social sciences, Development, Public Health, Community
Development) from a recognized institution with a minimum of 4 years proven
working experience with young people
Understanding
and proven Knowledge of working with GOK structures, different donors,
CBOs and Faith Based Organizations
Knowledge
of HIV/AIDS, SRH programming and school based health programs
Good
training and facilitation skills
Good
articulation of local language will be an added advantage
Good
report writing and computer skills
Creative
and innovative
A
good team player
Ability
to work with minimum supervision
Able
to ride a motor cycle
Application letter and an up-to-date CV with names and
addresses of three referees and telephone contacts should be submitted
electronically by 24th April 2013 addressed to e-mail: vacancies@dswkenya.org
with subject: “Application Project Officer YAP” .
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
