Norwegian Church Aid
Background: NCA works for the attainment and realization of
peoples’ rights through the development of sustainable initiatives and
strengthening of local capacities.
Kenya Programme activities are
clustered in Mandera, Embu, Yatta, Nairobi, Kajiado and Lamu / Tana River.
NCA Kenya Programme is seeking to
recruit a qualified and experienced person to fill the following
position:
Job Title: Programme Assistant
Reporting to: Country
Programme Manager
Duty Station: Nairobi
with frequent travel to the field
Contract Period: 1 Year
Overall Responsibilities: Support the Programme team to effectively achieve
its goals and deliver on its outputs and the 2015 annual work plan for Kenya
Programme
Other Responsibilities:
- Provide support in implementation of
interventions focusing on NCA thematic priorities of Climate Change,
Livelihood and Gender Justice.
- Work closely with partners working on NCA
thematic priorities and support the monitoring of their projects
- Support the development of Programme reports
- Support the implementation of the Programme
exit strategy
- Participate in Program planning and decision-making
processes as may be required by the Country Program Manager.
- Represent the Country Program Manager in
meetings and other functions as is required.
Job Requirements
Education: -
- A diploma in Social/Development studies or
related fields
Experience: -
- At least 3 years in Project Planning and
Management. Public Policy and Advocacy would be an added advantage.
Skills: -
- Demonstrable skills in relevant thematic areas
and report writing.
- Proficiency in computer use (Word processing,
Powerpoint, Spreadsheet and Outlook
Language: -
- Excellent written and spoken English.
The successful candidate will be
expected to have an understanding, interpretation and commitment to NCA’s
vision, mission, values and strategies.
Knowledge of the 2010 HAP Standard in
Accountability and Quality Management will be an added advantage.
Applicants who meet the requirements and qualifications outlined above can submit an application letter and CV by email to:
HR & Admin Manager,
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA),
P.O. Box 52802-00200,
P.O. Box 52802-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Vacancies.Ncakenya@nca.no
Application Deadline 8th May 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
