The American Friends Service
Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various
faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service.
Its work is based on the
Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to
overcome violence and injustice.
AFSC Somalia Program is
looking for Program
Officer to be
based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support
efforts to promote youth innovations, creativity and economic empowerment
- Rebuild the
social fabric and enhancement of peaceful coexistence of communities
- Assist in
efforts to increase the capacity of young men and women to become leaders
for positive change
- Creating a
community based leadership that seeks ways of breaking the cycle of
violence and promote social reconciliation
Qualifications and
Attributes:
- Degree in a
relevant field such as political science, community development, international
affairs, peace / conflict studies, sociology or related field
- Minimum of 5
years’ experience of relevant work
- Strong
writing, presentation. interpersonal, budgeting and finance monitoring
skills required
- Ability to
develop collegial and professional relationships with various stakeholder
groups
- Excellent
facilitation, leadership. communication, and youth development skills
- Highly
organized and passionate about youth directed initiatives that have the
power to change communities
- Ability to
work independently and as part of a team and meet deadlines under pressure
8. A desire to grow the program as well as grow personally through the
work
- Entrepreneurial
thinkers who can recognize and seize opportunities, solve problems, and
approach challenges in a proactive way
- Capacity to
work in a multicultural environment
This position will be offered
on an initial contract of two (2) years with possibility of renewal upon mutual
consent.
All applications including the CV, motivation letter, salary history and 3 references (one being the current employer) should be addressed to the undersigned on or before July 5, 2017.
All applications including the CV, motivation letter, salary history and 3 references (one being the current employer) should be addressed to the undersigned on or before July 5, 2017.
P.O. Box 66448 - 00800
Nairobi
Kenya
Nairobi
Kenya
Or email: afscafricajob@yahoo.com
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
AFSC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
