World Concern
Job
Advert: Project
Officer
World
Concern is a US-based, Christian humanitarian relief and development
organization working in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Established
in 1955, World Concern works to alleviate suffering among the poor in
developing countries and to address the root causes in each context.
World
Concern’s primary strategy is community-based, integrated development.
World
Concern works in multiple-sectors to build the capacity of village-based
groups, non-governmental partners and other counterparts to lead and sustain
their development.
World Concern is committed to best practices of inclusive, participatory and accountable relief and development and maintains rigorous standards of both financial and program monitoring.
Program
assistance is provided on the basis of need alone, without regard to race, creed
or gender.
Job
Title: Project Officer
Department
/ Section: Mukuru OVT
Reports
to: Program Manager, Kenya
Duty
Station: Mukuru
Job
Summary: The main objective of this position is to lead the project in
Mukuru Kwa Njenga and ensure that the World Concern One Village Transformed
village (s) are appropriately and effectively implemented.
OVT
is a long-term community development program designed to build on the assets,
talents, skills and natural resources already available in the target villages.
The
goal is to see communities not only participate in but eventually take full
ownership of their development process.
By
the end of the program in any community, we aim to see the community being able
to: develop their own development goals; bring together their resources,
experiences, skills and expertise to realize the goals they have set; and put
into practice behaviors that promote physical, mental, spiritual and social
health.
The
person will play a key role in supporting innovative livelihoods initiatives that
facilitate a broad-based entrepreneurial mind-set and a new set of business
development ideas among informal settlement dwellers in Mukuru Kwa Njenga in
Nairobi.
This
will involve working with other World Concern staff, the church, partner
organizations/mentors and the target community in the slums for Holistic
transformation of the target population.
Key
Roles
· Guide
and oversee the overall project implementation.
· Introduce
World Concern to new villages, including outlining our mission, vision, values,
goals and objectives as well as the integrated, asset-based nature of the
program.
· Strengthen
World Concern partnership with churches in Mukuru Kwa Njenga and lead in the
training of the pastors
· Establish
networks with government offices and other development partners on the ground
as necessary for the effective operation of the project at field level.
· Represent
World Concern in meetings with communities, churches, government and local
leadership, exemplifying the values and beliefs of the organization.
· Documentation
of good case studies to inform programming.
· Develop
monthly and quarterly project work/activity plans in order to achieve
objectives, maintain appropriate documentation.
· Project
budget development and Management.
· Timely
reporting for both Monthly and Quarterly project reports.
· In
consultation with Programs Manager, develop project concepts and proposals.
· Ensure
that all project data and reports are well documented and posted on Share
point.
· Participate
in the Monthly Program Review (MPR) meetings.
· Support
facilitation of community dialogue meetings.
· Build
and maintain World Concern relationships with the informal settlement community
in Mukuru Kwa Njenga and other stakeholders.
· Actively
promote WC approach to livelihoods’ business segment with emphasis on promoting
group development through support, coaching, mentoring, feedback and
identification of investment needs and opportunities.
· In
consultation with the Programs Manager identify opportunities and innovative
approaches to support livelihood business activities in the informal
settlements.
· Support
facilitation of community groups and business associations to identify needs
and encourage involvement in livelihood business activities.
· Build
capacity of existing businesses, establish business groups and the formation of
community focused networks.
· Perform
any other functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the supervisor in order
to meet the level of services in the organization.
· Provide
a positive witness of Jesus Christ through personal work integrity.
· Explore
and establish partnerships with the local church.
· Integrate
spiritual development opportunities, including outreach and discipleship
opportunities
Qualification
and Experience
· Mature
Christian committed to serving Jesus Christ and with passion for evangelism.
Past experience in missions will be a key asset
· Bachelor’s
degree in Microfinance or Entrepreneurship, or relevant tertiary qualification
in Cooperative or Development studies, and/or experience in related fields.
· At
least 2 years of progressive programming experience including understanding.
· Ability
to promote empowering and developmental models in community work through highly
effective communication skills.
· Proven
credibility, integrity and professionalism.
· Problem
solving skills
· Ability
to assist groups to formulate their ideas into constructive actions, ability to
undertake community-based research, and to effectively complete projects.
· Exercises
sound judgment and political sensitivity – especially in relation to the
informal settlement community organization.
How to
Apply
Interested
candidates should submit their applications and CV to
wcafricahr@worldconcern.org not later than 5th February 2023.