Program Officer Job in Kenya

Makindu Children’s Centre, a not-for-profit NGO based in Makindu town has a vacancy for a Program Officer.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Officer will be expected to perform the following duties:

  • Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities, ensuring compliance to Makindu Children’s Centre quality standards.
  • Conduct regular assessments of capacity building needs of community volunteers, guardians and other stakeholders
  • Design and oversee the delivery of trainings/workshops for staff, volunteers, Community Health Workers and or other stakeholders as appropriate, in order to strengthen their capabilities to effectively contribute to the realization of MCC goals and objectives
  • Coordinate the collection of program implementation data and writing of monthly/quarterly program reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and other grants requirements.

Requirements

  • Degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Social Work, Community Development) or a related field
  • Minimum three years experience in coordinating program work in a busy NGO environment
  • Hands-on experience in OVC, HIV/AIDS programming
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in computer user application a must
  • Strong training and facilitation skills. Experience in proposal development a plus.

Interested candidates should send their Hard copy application letter, certificates, testimonials and CV stating current/expected remuneration on or before Friday 1st August, 2014, addressed to:

The Program Director
Makindu Children’s Centre
P.O.Box 101 - 90138,
Makindu.


Only short listed applicants will be contacted.