Job Title: Programme Officer
Hiring Organization: Christian Blind Mission
Location – Locality: Mombasa
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Non Profit
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/10/2024
About
CBM
CBM
(registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is
an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of
life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world.
Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional
expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We
work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
The Project Officer will be responsible for enhancing the capacity of targeted
counties to implement medical assessments and registrations of persons with
disabilities, creating community awareness, strengthening referral systems, and
providing technical assistance to various stakeholders. This role will involve
extensive collaboration with partners, conducting analyses, and ensuring
disability inclusiveness in various counties and stakeholders.
This
position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective
country. An expatriation is not intended.
These
are your responsibilities
Strengthen
capacity of target organizations of persons with disabilities to implement
project activities.
Support
partners to develop and implement project work plans.
Coordinate
periodic project review meetings.
Strengthen
participation of persons with disabilities in project activities.
Ensure
timely communication and flow of information at the field level.
Conduct
user feedback surveys to improve portal accessibility.
Coordinate
training stakeholders on inclusive recruitment processes and reasonable
accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Follow-up
on findings, recommendations, and Action Plans to ensure they are closed or
updated.
Keep
track and ensure project documentation, filing, data base and reporting is up
to date in line with donor requirements.
In
collaboration with Deputy Chief of Party provide effective, innovative, and
supportive supervision to ensure operational efficiencies and outcome for
planned activities.
Train
stakeholders on inclusive recruitment processes and reasonable accommodations
for persons with disabilities.
Take lead
in community mobilization and dialogue activities.
Provide
support and follow-ups for internship placements.
Train
stakeholders on inclusive recruitment processes and reasonable accommodations
for persons with disabilities.
Assist in
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Collaborate
with partners in developing a disability inclusion framework.
Engage in
advocacy to create awareness among stakeholders on disability inclusion.
Strengthen
referral networking among various stakeholders at the County level.
Support
advocacy efforts by organizations of persons with disabilities to promote
disability rights and inclusion within the community and County level networks.
Conduct
periodic project monitoring visits and supportive supervision.
Support
in landscape analysis on disability as maybe required.
Support
documentation, analysis and reporting of project progress; maintain project
data in accessible formats through regular and timely progress reporting.
Coordinate
timely submission of agreed upon reports as per reporting schedule and
protocol.
Ensure
relevant knowledge, project lessons learned, and other learning are
internalized, documented, and shared with relevant stakeholders.
Responsible
for delivering the CBM Brand, Media, and Advocacy events to meet Program
priorities.
Provides
strategic and coordination support planning, administration, and relevant
networking in the areas of disability inclusion.
Takes
lead for information gathering and dissemination.
Other
Carry out
the role-specific responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk (as
guided by CBM’s relevant policies)
Comply
with all safety and health procedures and requirements at CBM and, at all times
ensure your own safety and health and that of other persons who may be affected
by your acts or omissions.
Ensure
that all activities conducted within scope of work or as an employee with CBM
comply with the IT and data protection principles.
These are
your qualifications
Relevant
degree e.g. Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Business
Administration.
Demonstrated
experience of at least 2 years in the non-for-profit development sector,
Working
knowledge of systems strengthening approach towards achieving Social
Development Goals.
Ability
and experience in communication for different purposes, to deliver both complex
and simple material to meet the desire of the target audience.
Experience
in participatory monitoring, and impact assessment with a specific focus on
monitoring and evaluating outcomes of disability inclusive programmes.
Demonstrated
understanding of project cycle management
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office suite, web-based and data application tools like Power BI
Ability
to establish, sustain and strengthen collaborative initiatives.
Intercultural,
gender and diversity competence.
Excellent
organizational skills attention to details and ability to meet deadlines with
minimal supervision.
Good
written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Local
Language (professional proficiency / advantageous).
Willingness
to commit and adhere to CBM mandate, mission, vision, and values.
What we
offer
A
meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading
organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
A fair
salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country
you apply for
An
approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and
collegial team and great team spirit