Project Officer Job in Kenya

The Catholic Diocese of Nakuru – Justice and Peace Commission wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position.

Project Officer

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

·         Is directly responsible for providing effective Diocesan level coordination of secretariat mediated programmes in areas of peace building and conflict transformation.
·         Develops and coordinates effective implementation of peace promotional activities in liaison with.
·         Participates in the coordination of ongoing peace arrangements in conflict prone areas at Parish/grassroots level, for early warning and rapid response to violent conflicts.
·         Develops work plans and monitoring tools for the programme in the designated area of operation.
·         Participates in development of fundraising proposals and carries out resource mobilization for the activities in the service areas.

Required Qualifications and Experience for the Project Officer Job

·         Hold at least a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, with additional training in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.
·         Have 2 years relevant project management experience in areas of community development work
·         Have at least 1 year of field experience in conflict settings, with a demonstrated experience in peace building activities at the grassroots level.
·         Excellent facilitation and coordination skills
·         Good interpersonal skills, communication, computer and report writing skills
·         Experience from interacting with NGO’s and government funding agencies would be an added advantage
·         Demonstrate an awareness of gender issues in relation to peace building work
·         Posses a clean and valid driving license
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to
Personnel Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru.
or E-mail us – cdnvacancies@yahoo.com
So as to be received by 31st January 2017. MUST indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.