The Society is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following position:
Position Title: Project Officer
Reporting to: Technically to Program
Manager (National Youth Coordinator) and administratively to County Coordinator
– Nairobi.
Job Location: Nairobi
PURPOSE:
The Project Officer is
responsible for providing support in planning, implementation and monitoring of
key project activities in close coordination with different stakeholders and
service providers.
The incumbent will work
closely with the Program Manager (National Youth Coordinator) in strengthening
youth development at county and national level through promoting livelihood and
economic empowerment initiatives in KRCS and with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- In liaison with the County Coordinator,
oversee overall management,
monitoring and coordination of ECDM project activities
at the county level.
- Promote youth development (livelihood and
economic empowerment ) mainstreaming within the county government
through capacity building and on- going coaching and mentoring and
support similar initiatives at the national level in liaison with the
National Youth Coordinator.
- Conduct youth development
awareness and training sessions in Mukuru
Informal Settlement.
- Document pre and post-training assessments, and
develop timely progress and final reports as required
- Participate in Youth
Development assessments and participate in the development of County
Youth Policy and implementation of the Kenya Youth Development Policy
within Nairobi County.
- Research, compile, summarize and present
information/ data on Youth Development
initiatives undertaken in Nairobi County.
- Support establishment of new, and
strengthening of existing local youth networks with Nairobi
County
- Carry out Monitoring and Evaluation of activities and purpose corrective action required during
the course of implementation of the work plan
- Assisting the County Coordinator in preparing workplans and budgets for submission
to the Headquarters for compilation
- Develop strategies for strengthening collaborative
partnerships and networks with stakeholders, and other players on the
ground to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance effectiveness.
- Ensure proper accounts in accordance to the KRCS
regulations and donor requirements
- Keep the project activities implementation
and reporting on schedule and on track
- Maintain necessary communication to facilitate
effective coordination for project delivery
- Ensure Red Cross representation and visibility
during the rolling out of the project and throughout its
implementation period.
- Contribute to documentation of the project lessons
to enable learning from the action.
- Support the trained resource KRCS volunteers in
the implementation and reporting of the project
- Ensure that the knowledge acquired by the
volunteers is trickled down to other youth in the Branch
- Ensure coordination at different levels within the
project and externally
- Ensure that project plans and budget reflect the
actual situation in implementation and suggest adjustments when necessary
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: Development Studies, Sociology, Public Administration and
Management, Social Sciences or in a related field from a recognized
institution, and in depth knowledge of the current youth development
priorities in Kenya.
- Demonstrated experience in youth
development
work with a specific focus on livelihood and
economic empowerment.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with administrative and community structures
in development context;
- Proficient and experienced in planning, monitoring
and reporting of project activities in relevant field in multi-stakeholder
partnerships and collaborations
- Possess skills in proposal and report writing,
project cycle management and participatory monitoring and evaluation of
projects
Key Competencies
- A good understanding of community work and
development programming and effective project management.
- A good understanding of the County Government
structures and national youth development strategy.
- A good understanding of the local area,culture and
language in Mukuru Informal Settlement.
- Able to coordinate and network with partners to
build synergies that enhance sustainability of the project outcomes.
- Sensitive and responsive to
gender,ethnicity,disability and other social issues
- Participatory and team approach to work and
behaviour
- Excellent written and spoken English and
Kiswahili.
- Able to provide timely,well written and analytical
reports to the project team as required.
- Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft
Office and data analysis packages.
- Self-motivated with a passion for the work and
keen to learn as well as share knowledge and new ideas around livelihoods.
- Prior volunteerism and knowledge of Kenya Red
Cross Society’s work will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates
who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers so as to reach us not
later than 17th September
2021
- Send an updated CV including 3 (three) relevant
referees and their contact/email details;
- A one-page cover letter.
Selected candidates will
be required to go through background checks that will include obtaining a
current certificate of good conduct and an anti-terrorist check.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
