A leading Pan African Child Rights
Organization is looking for a Program
Officer to be based in Nairobi with regular travel to the
field.
The Program Officer will be
responsible for implementing “Contributing to the elimination of child
trafficking in Kenya project.”
- He/She will participate in needs
identification, planning and implementation of project activities,
identifying needs related to capacity building of community groups, child
rights clubs, teachers and community members
- The program officer will be responsible for
preparing the project monthly, quarterly and annual reports, participate
in monitoring and evaluation of project activities, and participate in
capacity building activities and field visits
- Manage program expenses and properties,
including maintenance of internal control procedures to ensure that
expenses are reasonable, allowable and necessary.
- Oversee and provide technical direction; lead
development of program strategies and set priorities; and ensure
sustainable approaches and implementation.
- Facilitate networking and linkages amongst
partners, including Government of Kenya partners, local NGOs and
grassroots organizations, businesses and individuals;
- Establish and manage monitoring and evaluation
systems for the program,
- Identify program related funding opportunities
and develop, submit and follow up on proposals to donor institutions.
- The officer will also be required to complete
other tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- A minimum of first University degree in Social
sciences from a recognized university, a Masters degree will be an added
advantage.
- At least 4 years experience in program
management and implementation.
- Strong analytical ability and good
communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Strong skills in personnel and financial
management, writing, monitoring and evaluation
- Proficiency in computer applications such as
word processing, spreadsheets and power point.
- Ability to embrace team work and work with
minimum supervision.
- Experience of working within the Rights Based
Approach framework.
- Professional experience of community
mobilization, organizing, advocacy and lobbying including development of
action plans and strategies.
- Demonstrable understanding of local decision
making processes.
- Experience in delivering trainings and
facilitation as appropriate to different groups and situations.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to
submit, via e-mail recruitment.bsn@gmail.com, a cover letter and detailed
Curriculum Vitae including day time contacts and three referees