The
Bible Society of Kenya (BSK) is a nonsectarian, nondenominational organization
that serves all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and
Christian Individuals by providing them with the Word of God.
To
effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality
programs, we are looking for mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to
fill the position of Program Officer on
contract basis.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Develop and
schedule program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding
limitations.
- Prepare or
assist in preparation of proposal for funding and/or funding continuation
from outside sponsors
- Prepare periodic
reports, financial statements and records on program activities,
- Coordinate the
recruitment of program participants, members and volunteers
- Develop and
facilitate workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinates logistics,
scheduling and participant communications.
- Develop in-depth
knowledge of assigned program areas, including current issues and key
resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they
fit into the Society’s interests.
- Ensures that
proposal summaries are coherent and accurate, and that all required
information is provided.
- Conducts site
visits to donors and potential donors.
- Stays informed
about, and follows up as necessary on, donor-related issues throughout the
grants' duration.
- Establishes and
meets specific work-related goals as outlined in quarterly work plans and
gauged in quarterly and annual statistics.
- Monitor and
evaluate assigned programme
- Carry out
baseline & impact survey/research on assigned programmes
Qualifications
& Experience
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences or related field.
- Three (3) years
experience implementing a faith based programme
- A valid driving
licence.
- Committed
Christian in good standing with their Church
Key
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in
computer applications
- Excellent
research skills, reporting skills and project writing skills
- Strong planning
and organization skills.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
- Innovation,
initiative and creativity
- Ability to work
under pressure and meet tight deadlines
If
your background, experience, competence match the qualifications, please send
your cover letter, a detailed C.V with full contact details of 3 referees and
include your current remuneration, and day time telephone number to:
General Secretary
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
or email: hr@biblesociety-kenya.org
General Secretary
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
or email: hr@biblesociety-kenya.org
Website: www.biblesociety-kenya.org
To be received not later than 19th July 2013.
To be received not later than 19th July 2013.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.