Tana River
Closing date: December 11, 2020
ISLAMIC
RELIEF
Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO
seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with
local communities through relief and development activities. We aim to help the
needy regardless of race, religion or gender. Through working in chronic food
deficit areas and in the most disadvantaged areas, IRK has ensured that its
programmes target those who are most vulnerable in the most disadvantaged
areas. These programmes include Health and nutrition, Water and Sanitation,
livelihoods, Child-welfare and other special programmes (Qurbani and Ramadhan).
The Islamic Relief Kenya in its pursuit to support and strengthen its operations, seeks to employ motivated, hardworking and pro-active individuals to fill in the following position;
Job
Title: Project Officer (PO)
Reporting
To: Programme
Manager
Base
Location: Tana
River 100%
1. Scope of the
Role:
The Project Officer will take the overall responsibility for the
implementation of the Inter-Religious Cooperation on Peacebuilding and Conflict
Prevention (ICPCP) in Tana River County and working in close collaboration with
the respective technical team at the country office to enhance the quality of
implementation of program initiatives undertaken by IRK and local partners.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Strategic and
Programme Development
· Participate and take a lead in project strategic planning meetings and
activities
· Contribute to internal discussions on thematic issues particularly on
Inter-Religious Cooperation on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention (ICPCP) in
Tana River
· Contribute to further develop and deepen understanding of Inter-Religious
Cooperation on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention (ICPCP) in Tana River
thematic issues and approaches.
· Participate in sector concept and proposal development based on the
identified need
· Supporting the advocacy and messaging on freedom of inter religious and
belief through media
b) Project
Implementation
· Take full responsibility in planning and implementation of the
Inter-Religious Cooperation on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Project in
Tana River County.
· Provide technical support and coaching to project downstream partner on
project activities implementation in line with project objectives
· Carry out project beneficiary identification through a consultative
community process
· Organize and facilitate dialogue meetings, workshops and forums with
government representatives, civil society, and communities in efforts to
prevent violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to peace, security,
and conflict resolution
· Support partners to mainstream cross-cutting issues, among them, gender
and youth and child protection in their initiatives
· Maintain good relations and communication with project downstream
partners together with the Program Manager
· Arrange for regular meetings with partners to review and reflect on
progress and results to identify, mitigate challenges, and learn lessons for
improved programme delivery
· Responsible for accurate narrative reporting against agreed objectives
and results frameworks
· Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme
performance review meetings
· Document and report any protection related concerns
· Participate in the research survey by IRK or partners by collecting,
analyzing, and submitting relevant data and reports.
· Support formation and training of GSLA group nd linking them to financial
service providers
· Ensure project beneficiaries are aware of IRK complaint and response
mechanisms
· Management of project budget and expenditure to avoid over or under
expenditure.
Monitoring,
Documentation, Communications and reporting
· Ensure that at all time the project target achievement is in line with
the planned log frame milestones and the budget burn rate are up to date with
the planned cash flow.
· Work with the communication staff to design appropriate mobilization and
sensitization messages for the target population
· Develop project implementation tools including implementation manual,
Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs), M&E Plans, Procurement Plans,
Communication plan, weekly/monthly work plans as may be necessary.
· Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant
stakeholders for appropriate action.
· Ensure timely submission of project reports as per IR and Donor
requirements.
· Conduct timely documentation of project progress through case studies,
stories, photos, videos, among others.
· Regular monitoring and evaluation of project implementation at local
level.
· Responsible for accurate narrative reporting against agreed objectives
and results frameworks
· Implementation of an effective programme and project monitoring and
evaluation system.
· Ensure compliance with the requirements of the IRK’s M&E System, Core
humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other relevant policies.
c) Coordination and Networking
· Represent IRK at relevant coordination meetings as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
· Bachelor’s degree in Public administration and Management, Development
studies, Peace building security and governance, International relations,
project management or related fields
· Minimum of at least for three years’ experience in working on peace
building project, governance issues with civil society
· Experience in projects planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation
and Learning.
· Knowledge of the key issues and trends in Peace building and conflict
resolution.
· Past work experience with the similar geographical context is desirable.
· Ability to work independently as a part of a team to implement the
project.
· Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
· Fluency in English – written and verbal
· Experience in Field data analysis packages
· Effective IT Skills (Microsoft Office).
· Planning, narrative, and financial reporting skills.
· Communication, tact, and negotiation skills.
· Conceptual understanding of Inter-Religious Cooperation on Peacebuilding
and Conflict Prevention
Desirable
· Knowledge of local language & Kiswahili
How to
Apply
Please send us your
cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, names
and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone
contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the
position title on the subject line. Send your application to Recruitment.irk@islamic-relief.or.ke by Friday 11Th Dec
2020.
Please note that this is
an urgent recruitment, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis