Forum Syd Kenya
Title: Project Officer
Title: Project Officer
Background
Founded in 1995, Forum Syd strives for fair and sustainable
global development based on the equal value of all people, their right to
reasonable life circumstances, and the sustainable use of the world’s natural
resources.
Forum Syd’s vision is “A just world that is free from poverty”
while its mission is "To contribute to the democratic organisation of
women and men in order that they can solve common problems, claim their rights
and exert democratic influence.”
Forum Syd perceives civil society as a decisive force in
bringing about change and works to help strengthen the role of civil society in
Sweden and the rest of the world in its efforts to bring about global justice
and sustainable development.
Forum Syd has over the years worked in civil society
strengthening, social accountability and citizen participation issues and has
already developed a methodology from experiences in Africa, Latin America, the
Balkans, Kosovo, Belarus and Cambodia.
Forum Syd head office is based in Stockholm-Sweden and has seven
country offices in the different countries including Kenya.
Forum Syd anticipates commencing implementation a Social
Accountability project funded by DFID through DAI Europe.
The overall objective of the project is that communities that
are voice-poor and marginalized have improved democratic influence and good
governance at county government level.
The Project will be implemented through a collaborative effort
of 2 organizations, with Forum Syd being the lead partner.
Overall objectives
Forum Syd is looking for a suitably qualified male or female
Project officer to join the Organization.
The primary role of the Officer will be to oversee and provide
technical support to the project and organizations implementing the project at
the grassroots level.
The Project Officer at Forum Syd will work with the 2 partner
organization staff and will be wholly responsible for the successful
coordination, management and completion/extension of the Projects.
Reporting
The project Officer will report to: The Country Manager in
Nairobi and will have working relations with Forum Syd Programs Department in
Sweden
Contract period: 24 months with possibility of extension.
Key Functions
1. Project planning, implementation and management
- Overall
responsibility for the successful planning, coordination, execution,
monitoring, control, evaluation (internal and external) and closure of the
project.
- Direct,
supervise and manage the project from beginning to end
- Verifying
project financial reports and records from partners before handing them to
the Accountant
- Overall
implementation and management of the project including monitoring budgets
and expenditure and making requisitions from Accountant to ensure smooth
implementation of activities.
- Chairing
and facilitation of project review meetings with necessary partner, Forum
Syd and Donors as per the plans
- Organizing
key project activities i.e. workshops, meetings, stakeholders meetings,
beneficiaries’ trainings, etc
- Ensure
preparation of internal project monthly, annual reports and other periodic
reports
- Timely
preparation and submission of donor progress reports in accordance with
donor contracts.
- Planning
all project activities in liaison with partner organizations - including
preparation of annual plans and reviews
- Preparation
of project budget in liaison with Accountant
- Monitoring
and evaluating all program/ project activities
- Initiate
procurement requisitions with the assistance of the finance and
administration office.
2. Partnerships
- Participatory
coordination and management of partner organizations’ staff assigned to
the project in order to achieve project objectives
- Facilitate
the strengthening of healthy partnership relations with implementing
partners and CSOs targeted by the project
- Facilitate
participatory processes to assist partners to assess their institutional
capacities and identify opportunities that allow them accomplish project
objectives
3. Networking
- Create
strong linkages and networks that will support the achievement of the
objectives of the project from the grassroots CSOs to the national levels.
- Facilitate
knowledge sharing internally and externally
- Facilitate
and oversee networking events and meeting at all levels meet the project’s
objectives
- Lead
advocacy efforts at the regional and national levels
- Collaborate
with the regional office to support networking and advocacy efforts of the
region and Sweden levels
- Facilitate
partnerships with relevant Government Ministries and other development
stakeholders in the operational area including county officials, local
Members of Parliaments and other relevant local government officials
- Ensure
integration of program with other on-going programs
4. Communication and Visibility
- Develop
strategic relations with key organisations, media and others, support
communication and outreach strategies
- Design,
develop and implement project communication and visibility strategies
- Ensure
effective and on-time communication with partners, donors, other Forum Syd
staff, and other project stakeholders
- Update
the Forum Syd website on a regular basis
5. Fundraising & Resource Management
- Supporting
Forum Syd in its effort to develop similar projects with various donors
through the design and development of concept notes, proposals and
networking with donors.
- Use
project resources effectively and with care to achieve set objectives
- Assist
the Country Manager in the implementation of the organizational Country
strategy for Kenya.
Specifications:
- Graduate
degree in social sciences and related field
- At
least 6 years of experience in human rights, governance/accountability
programs, social justice and application of Rights based approaches
- Professional
experience working with international organizations/ development
cooperation work
- Experience
in project/program development and Management; particularly monitoring and
evaluation.
- Experience
working with youths, slum communities and devolved funds is an added
advantage
- Experience
working with partner organizations
- Knowledge
on DFID and DAI funded project
- Skills
in facilitation of partnerships to fulfil programme and/or project
objectives
- Experience
working with partner assessments and capacity building
- Experience
in research and advocacy
- Experience
in participatory training curriculum development and facilitation
- Ability
to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Willingness
to travel extensively throughout Kenya.
- Experience
in designing M & E tools, plans and log frames preferably in similar
programs/projects.
- Experience
in database management and ICT information dissemination methods
- Knowledge
of central development issues and methods (democracy/HR, gender, etc).
- General
knowledge about the political, socio-economic and social situation in the
regions.
- Skills
in data collection/analysis, donor report writing; verbal and written
communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Able
to work in a team with minimal supervision
- Being
an accountability project, the person desired is one with high integrity
Duty Station: Based in Nairobi office with 60% travels across Kenya mostly
in Nakuru, Kisumu, Kakamega and Machakos Counties
Send application including Max 3 page CV and a cover letter to the undersigned not later than mid-day 10th August 2012
Write to
Country Manager
Forum Syd Kenya
P.O. Box 1419, Karen, 00502,
Forum Syd Kenya
P.O. Box 1419, Karen, 00502,
Nairobi
E-mail: info.africa@forumsyd.org and
stephen.gichohi@forumsyd.org Copied to david.munyasia@forumsyd.org
Kindly include “Project Officer Position” in the subject line of
your email.
Also indicate the current salary.
Deadline for application is 10th August 2012 at 12.00
Mid-day.
Applications received after this date will not be
considered.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
