Young Women Christian Association
(YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop
the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and
economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice
and peace for all humanity.
The Association invites application
for the position of a Programme Officer for its Branch in Meru.
The successful candidate will be
based in Meru and will report to the Branch Manager.
- Identify, build and maintain relationships
with development agencies, policy, and research organizations that are
critical to delivering its objectives and programmes
- Represent YWCA at relevant networks, workshops,
seminars and policy events
- Develop ideas and projects for formal
collaboration with targeted development agencies, policy, and research
organizations
- Identify and track emerging opportunities
through the institutional funding strategy and action plan
- Contribute to design and development of
project proposals
- Manage projects with institutional funders in
cooperation with YWCA Branch and National Offices
- Support the development of YWCA programming,
including servicing and supporting projects
- Manage and coordinate scheduled reporting to
meet institutional donor reporting requirements
- Work with Finance and National Office
Programme staff to ensure programme and financial reports are up to date,
- Develop and manage specifically commissioned
and funded monitoring and evaluation initiatives both qualitative and
quantitative
- Coordinate overall programme portfolio to
ensure key performance indicators are met and programme impact is in line
with strategy
- Contribute to strategic planning within the
Branch, including annual and medium term planning and monitoring
- Other tasks as assigned by the Branch Manager.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Social Sciences or Advanced Diploma
in Project Management
- Three (3) years experience in programme
management
- Good IT and Report writing skills
Desirable Skills
- Capacity to conceptualize programme
interventions
- Comfortable planning and delivering multiple
activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision
- Able to communicate complex issues in a
concise, accessible and engaging way
Candidates that are interested and
meet the above qualifications are invited to apply.
An application with a detailed CV to
reach the under mentioned on or before 15th August 2014
Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya
eMail: hr@ywcakenya.org
YWCA-Kenya
eMail: hr@ywcakenya.org
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
