Programme Officer
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Provide support in
resource acquisition within the Disaster Management Team (DMT), external
engagements, Disaster Risk Reduction, Capacity Building and program management
of DM Projects
Duties & Responsibilities
Resource Acquisition.
- Provide
regular updates to WV’s Support Offices and donor regarding funding and
commitments.
- Assist
the Grants Acquisition and Management (GAM) Unit in the development of
highly competitive humanitarian-related concept notes and proposals.
- Lead
the roll out and implementation of an integrated, organizational wide,
resource acquisition and management system for all funding streams for
Food Assistance and DM at large.
- Participate
in donor budget negotiations.
Stakeholders Engagements
- Facilitate
donor engagement especially with the United Nations (WFP) and other main
emergency donors (USDA, ECHO and others).
- Provide
linkages between the Support Offices, FPMG and Hunger Crisis Projects in
WVK.
- Ensure
timely responses to SOs and Donor queries
- Ensure
quality representation with donors, NGOs, Government and other
stakeholders.
- Participate
and strengthen the Partnerships/Networks in Food Programming such as the
Kenya Food Security Steering Group meetings WFP, Food Programming
Management Group (FPMG), Cash Working Groups and Lead Agencies meetings.
Programme Design and Management and Reporting
- Ensure
that the project log frames and M&E plans are realistic.
- Ensure
timely review and submission of narrative reports and other periodic
reports to rightful stakeholders
- Participate
in monitoring DM projects progress.
- Ensure
that project goals and objectives are achieved and grant requirements are
adhered to.
- Maintain
a good working relationship with national office technical specialists to
enhance their contribution to the technical aspects of the projects
designs.
- Monitor
the country’s humanitarian landscape and ensure emerging risks are
analyzed and addressed.
Capacity Building and Learning
- Design
appropriate trainings for staff based on the emerging trends in DM and
food assistance; skills in proposal development.
- Facilitate
trainings for the National Disaster Management Team (NDMT) and the
Integrated Disaster Management Committee (IDMC), COVACA, DNH, DRR
- Maintain
a culture of continuous learning through applied research, cutting edge
analysis, and documentation of best practices.
- Technical
backstopping for Cash Based Programming Initiatives.
Minimum education, training and experience requirements
- Must
have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a
recognized University.
- A
minimum of 5 years’ experience with regard to the designing, planning,
implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development,
relief and/or advocacy projects;
- At
least 2 years’ experience in resource acquisition in the humanitarian
field.
- He
/she must also have ample experience in public relations, leadership, fund
raising, results based management, donor requirements, staff capacity
building, public speaking and strategic management.
- Effective
in written and verbal communication in English.
- Excellent
writing, communication and presentation skills.
- Must
be a result orientated.
- Cross
cultural experience
- Have
the ability to handle a heavy work load.
- Be
able to manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting
organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
- Must
be a strong team player.
- Proven
knowledge of humanitarian principles and Sphere standards.
How to Apply
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only