Assistant Project Officer Job in Kenya

Young Women Christian Association is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice and peace for all humanity.
 
The Association invites applications for the position of anAssistant Project Officer for its Branch in Meru. 

The successful candidate will be assisting the Programme Officer and will be based in Meru.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure adequate and timely support is provided for programme implementation, preparation of progress reports, annual work plans and activities
  • Compiles data from various sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and administrative requirements.
  • Responsible for document management, project monitoring, evaluation and reporting
  • Represents the Programme Officer in meetings, workshops, and trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information, recording minutes, and supporting the needs of the attendees.
  • Assist the Programme Officer in undertaking innovative plans to generate programme income through concept notes, project ideas and project proposals and ensuring their timely submission
  • Undertake and complete research to build contacts with potential donors
  • Organize and provide assistance in organizing and fundraising events for the organization
  • Strengthen the organizations experience of working with target communities
Minimum Requirements
  • Diploma in Project Management/Social Science
  • Two (2) years experience in  programme management
  • Good IT and Report writing skills
Candidates that are interested and meet the above qualifications are invited to apply. 


An application with a detailed CV to reach the under mentioned on or before 18th August 2014

Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya
 

hr@ywcakenya.org

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted