Reproductive
Health Services seeks to contribute to the reduction of the high maternal
morbidity and mortality in Kenya through promoting the prevention of unintended
pregnancies and by advocating for repeal or reform of laws and policies that
restrict access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH).
Reporting
directly to the Executive Director, the Project
Coordinator will work closely with the Finance and Administrative
Officer.
The
position is available immediately.
Scope
of Work
- Hold regular
meetings with the RHS team who include the board of directors
- Coordinate and
monitor implementation of activities
- Provide
programmatic and logistical support for project activities including
convening meetings, following up attendance by key persons, developing
agenda and objectives, draft minutes and reports
- Act as one of
the communication liaisons between RHS and external actors
- Identify,
initiate, formulate, design relevant projects, in consultation with the
RHS team, for improvement of SRHR in Kenya
- Identify funding
opportunities through networking, reviews and literature searches for SRHR
- Formulate and
develop concepts proposals (literature searches and documentation)
- Provide
technical support including advocacy, training, M&E to projects within
RHS
- Identify key
local, regional and international SRH forums/conferences for the RHS team
to attend and participate
- Prepare reports
and updates on the implementation status of project activities
- Work closely
with the Finance and Administrative Officer to monitor project
expenditures ensuring that budget allocations are adhered to and prepare
quarterly progress and financial reports as needed.
- Any other duties
assigned by the RHS team
Qualifications
and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in sociology, public health or related field is required.
- At least two
years experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation, and working with programs to identify and address training and
technical assistance needs, preferably with a reproductive health and
rights focus.
- Preference will
be given to candidates with NGO experience and working in multi-sector
programs.
Skills
or Related Knowledge:
- Knowledge of
reproductive health issues.
- Demonstrate
analytical, project conceptual and planning skills.
- Must demonstrate
good inter-personal skills in addition to the ability to work
independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to
synthesize information and generate clear verbal and written
communications.
- Strong time
management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with
keen attention to detail.
- Working
knowledge of Microsoft Office and Email.
Salary: A competitive
remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications will be
offered.
Please
send your application letter and curriculum vitae that include three references
and salary history to recruitRHS@gmail.com no later than COB 14 June 2013, with
the email subject: Project Coordinator Application.
Please
note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
