NGO Jobs Kenya. Project Officer 2015

Latest NGO Project Officer Jobs in Kisumu
Job Title: Project Officer – Governance And Advocacy Project
Duty Station: KMET, Kisumu
Contract Duration: Nine Months Contract with Possibility of extension

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• KMET is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered under the Trustee Act in 1995. KMET has no political, religious or governmental affiliation. We are committed to serving the underserved in our communities in the spheres of Maternal Child and Family Health; Livelihoods and Nutrition; Education and Youth/Adolescent Empowerment, and Quality Healthcare Financing
• Concern Worldwide together with its local partners Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET) in Kisumu (www.kmet.co.ke) ,Community Action Rural Development (CARD) in Migori and Pastoralist Integrated Programme (PISP) in Marsabit received a 3 year grant of 500,000 Euros from European Union to implement a project aimed at Enabling Devolved Governance through Inclusive and Systematic Citizen Participation .
• The project proposes a model for effective citizen participation in planning and decision making at county and sub county levels, using the concept of Community Conversations (CCs), a socially transformative approach that galvanize communities to address the underlying causes of underdevelopment and vulnerability.

The incumbent will provide strategic and technical direction to KMET’s governance and advocacy project in collaboration with Concern Worldwide APM in Kisumu County to:

• Sensitization and engagement of members of the County Executive and County Assembly of Kisumu on the importance of inclusive, systematic and participatory citizen fora.
• Provide technical assistance to the county governments for legal drafting of county legislations.
• Sensitize journalists and CSO to educate the public on the right to participation and related civic duties.
• Advocate for citizen participation in governance and policy making at the Sub – county Level.
• Liaise with Community facilitators to engage the local and county level structures to enhance coordination and collaboration in program implementation and sustainability in the community.
• Engagement of local media houses to create public awareness on the importance of citizen participation in Kisumu through road show and radio programmes.
• Build capacity of CSOs to mobilize and present memoranda on public concerns for incorporation into the Citizen Participation Bill.
• Running the day-to-day management of the project including monitoring of the project.
• Participate in writing of program proposals, monthly & quarterly reports, briefs, lesson learning and case studies.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Specification for NGO Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

• A Degree or Diploma in Public Administration, Social sciences or any other relevant field with at least three years’ experience in implementing Community Advocacy projects
• A minimum two years’ experience in applying participatory approach to development, experience in
• Community Conversations is an added advantage
• Must be well versed with the Devolution Concept of Kenya.
• Must be a Trainer of Trainer in participatory and adult learning techniques
• Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management
• Strong computer, report writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and covering letter and MUST indicate their expected salary, with the subject of the email as ‘PROJECT OFFICER – GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY PROJECT’ to:
The Human Resource Manager, KMET.
hr@kmet.co.ke or P.O BOX 6805, Kisumu
The closing date for application is 16th of April, 2015
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, we may invite qualified candidates for interviews and offer the position to the successful candidate before the closing date.

NGO Kenya Jobs. Project Officer

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Job Title: Project Officer – Social (PO)
Programme: Mombasa Water Operators (WOP) Partnership
Staff Category: National
Base: Mombasa
Reporting To: Project Manager – Mombasa (PM)
Contacts: Internal Local & International WSUP Staff/Consultants
Background:
WSUP is a non-profit partnership between the private sector, NGOs and research institutions focused on solving the global problem of inadequate water and sanitation in low-income urban communities.
WSUP brings lasting solutions to low-income areas by working in partnership with service providers including water utilities, local authorities and businesses, and the communities they serve.
WSUP strengthens the capacity of service providers to deliver sustainable city-wide water and sanitation services, promote good hygiene and raise the environmental standards of low income communities.
WSUP achieves this through supporting the adoption and replication of effective, sustainable and scalable models and institutional capacity development for pro-poor urban water and sanitation services by service providers and/or national governments.
Additionally, WSUP empowers service providers to mobilise investment finance for pro-poor service scale-up and promotes successful approaches globally.
WSUP has a Kenya Country Programme office in Nairobi, with key focus on project sites in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru and Mombasa.
As part of the Water Operating Partnership (WOP) for improving water services in Mombasa, WSUP is working on the development and the execution of an Informal Settlement Strategy within the Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company jurisdiction, and the subsequent capacity building support to the Informal Settlements Department within MOWASCO.
Main Responsibilities:

• On behalf of the WOP team, lead in community participation processes that will lead to successful WASH project implementation and local capacity development
• Identify consumer issues, needs and constraints and develop effective strategies that ensure active participation in all project activities and enhancing ownership and sustainability
• Develop and implement strategic neighbourhood outreach plans for water supply improvement, sanitation marketing and health/hygiene behaviour change project components
• Lead in developing and updating communication materials for improving community engagement processes and WASH knowledge
• Provide advice and support to local entrepreneurs, community groups and beneficiaries towards active and sustainable participation in management of new and upgraded services
• Ensure necessary liaison with government ministries, municipalities, civil society partners, communities, businesses and contractors at grassroots level
• Organize community meetings, visibility events and targeted awareness campaigns
• Assist in project communication, monitoring, evaluation and learning activities
• Prepare and timely submit progress and other reports to the PM as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by PM.

Personal Specification:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in community development studies, public health , sociology, social work or related field
• A minimum of 4 years of demonstrable competence and experience in working and organising communities during implementation and capacity support phases. A good understanding of the urban water and sanitation sector is an added advantage
• Demonstrable creativity in working with diverse sets of community-based organizations, residents and stakeholders
• Experience in community meetings facilitation and conflict management is a requirement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Swahili is a must. Knowledge of any of the local indigenous languages will be an added advantage.
• Excellent writing, oral, interpersonal and self-organization skills required
• Should possess and demonstrate excellent report and proposal writing skills.
• Should be a team player, driven by own initiative, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision
• Cross cultural/religious sensitivity and tolerance should be strongly demonstrable

Application:
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a dedicated, ambitious and highly motivated Kenyan professional. The successful person will be based at Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company head office situated along Mikindani Street.
To apply for this position, please see the WSUP and Mowasco websites http://www.wsup.com/vacancies/index.htm, http://www.mombasawater.co.ke/index.php/careers and send your completed application form and equal opportunities form to wsupkenya@wsup.com.,recruitment@mombasawater.co.ke
Applications for this position will close on Thursday, December 12th, 2013. WSUP is an equal opportunities employer.
CVs will not be accepted and WSUP does not use agencies.
NOTE: It is WSUP’s policy to appoint nationals to staff its country programme offices. This position is only available for Kenyan citizens or those with valid work documents.
Please do not only apply if you do not fulfil this requirement.

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DSW NGO Jobs Kenya. Programme Officer

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DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation that seeks to empower young people and communities in low- and middle-income countries by addressing the issue of population dynamics and by improving health as key to sustainable development.
With headquarters in Hannover and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels, DSW works in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
DSW seeks to recruit a Programme Officer
To be based in Mombasa with significant travel to the specific project sites.
The Programme Officer (PO) is responsible for implementing high quality projects which will include but not limited to capacity assessment and building of target groups, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
The position holder will report to the Coast Programme Coordinator and is expected to assist in programme planning and design, besides being creative and innovative in realizing programme objectives.
Areas of responsibility for the position include:

• Programme development and Planning;
• Assist with development of concepts and proposals to mobilize resources, particularly field support funding, to address RH needs and priorities in project sites and the region at large
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly activity work plans with details of resources required against the budget
• Programme Implementation and Coordination;
• Support formation, needs assessment and capacity building of groups who will be involved in the projects
• Work with field staff and partners to ensure that projects are implemented to the highest standards
• Ensure high standard co-ordination of all projects
• Monitoring and Evaluation;
• In liaison with Coast Programme Coordinator, support and monitor the delivery of projects
• Make continuous informal observation of the projects delivery, noting and reporting any problems, successes and suggestions for improvement
• Reporting and Documentation;
• Prepare high quality monthly and quarterly reports as per stipulated guidelines and within the agreed deadline dates
• Capture evidence of projects impact through identifying and writing success stories, case studies and capturing beneficiaries’ voices
• Document programme best practises for scaling up and replication
• Partnership and Networking;
• Establish and maintain effective good working relationship with communities, partners and government
• Identify and inform your supervisor of potential programme partnerships
• Link programme groups to relevant partners for self development and continuity
• Representation and other tasks;
• Represent DSW at various fora as and when requested
• Manage and account for programme advances in accordance with DSW’s Finance policy

Requirements

• Relevant degree (Social sciences, Development, Public Health, or Community Development) from a recognized institution with a minimum 4 years proven working experience with young people.
• Understanding and proven Knowledge of working with GOK and EU structures, different donors and Faith Based Organizations
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and SRH programming
• Good training and facilitation skills
• Skills in Basic Accounting will be an added advantage
• Good report writing and computer skills
• Creative and innovative
• A good team player
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Able to ride a motor cycle

DSW is an equal opportunity employer
If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter – including current and expected salary) with the reference “ Programme Officer” in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application:13th December 2013
Ideal start date: Immediately
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information see www.dsw.org
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NGO Careers Kenya. Project Officer Job

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Vacancy: Project Officer
Purpose: To support SAPCONE in enhancing child safety net programmes
Responsible to: Head of Support Services/Director
Location: Lodwar office with travel to Naoros and Naotin
Period: Fixed term till 31st January, 2015.
Hours: 5 days per week
Closing date: 10th December, 2013
SAPCONE and the work we do.
SAPCONE – is a Kenyan based non-profit organization supporting the education of orphans and vulnerable talented children. The organization is committed to the promotion of education as a fundamental human right.
SAPCONE mission is to facilitate the empowerment of children, youth and women through non-violent means, conflict transformation and peace education/training, livelihoods and networking in order for them to participate in building positive peace, sustainable development and respect for human dignity in realizing a just and friendly world.
SAPCONE achieves its objectives through the following thematic areas: Education, Livelihoods, Peace promotion and Governance.
Project Context: The project document will be made available to those candidates meeting the initial requirements for second round of interviewing.Responsibilities
The Project Officer will be expected to:

• Contribute to the overall delivery of the project, through team work and supervision of specific delegated responsibilities for running aspects of the project
• Manage specific targets as set out in the project document related to the reintegration of beneficiaries of the project
• Coordinate to ensure effective, efficient delivery of components deemed the responsibility of specific agencies, notably ILO but also ensuring coherence with UNICEF on schools kit, FAO and IOM on livelihoods.
• Work within the project team to define work plans
• Undertake a supervisory role for the implementation of work plans when so delegated by managers and advisors associated with the project
• Ensure close collaboration between technical experts and individual agency financial and administration systems for the effective delivery of multi component processes in different geographical locations

Further, the Project Officer will:

• Supervise processes within the relevant organizational finance and administration, draft service agreements/other contractual arrangement with partners and prepare terms of reference (ToR), work plans and budgets; as well as means to supervise and monitor such agreements. Support the procurement process including the adjudication of tenders.
• Participate and contribute to project and thematic collaboration and other processes
• Complement the work of ILO technical advisers and team members, ensuring linkage between the project and other components within the ILO Kenya Strategies
• Contribute to “UNHSTF” harmonization processes; participate in specific clusters/working groups of the UN joint programme framework.
• In close collaboration with other UN partners, develop strategic entry points to enhance linkages among similar UN supported initiatives, in particular support to macro-level policy, institution building and common systems
• Promote the ILO Decent Work as it applies to project activities.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with NGOs, other UN Agencies and government departments operating complementary activities and initiatives
• Promote full participation of all the stakeholders in order to promote empowerment and ownership and contribute to the ‘one UN voice’ on gender, human rights and HIV/AIDS in particular.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

• University degree in public administration, development project management or related field.
• At least 2 years professional work experience in youth focused or demobilization and reintegration or employment generation programmes
• Experienced in active labour market programme development and implementation.
• Knowledge of the Turkana context.
• Demonstrable extensive working experience in project management,
• Have high degree of professionalism, consistently approaches work with energy and positive, constructive attitude. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Maturity to peer manages partner relations in all facets of project work.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Aptitude and attitude to learn and develop personally within the present and future requirements of the programme
• Planning and Organizing: Develops work plans consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve defined project results; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Ability to work in a multi-disciplined and multi-cultural team.
• Communication: Ability to write in clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Ability to speak, read and write in Turkana distinct advantage
• Willingness and ability to spend 50 percent of time on mission in various parts of Turkana a prerequisite.

To Apply
Please submit your Updated C.V. and cover letter indicating the position on the subject line to info@turkanapeople.org Handwritten application must be addressed to undersigned before close of business on 10th December,2013.
The Director,
SAPCONE-Turkana
P O Box 125,
LodwaR 30500
Lodwar.
Note: SAPCONE is an equal opportunity employer. Women are especially encouraged to apply. 

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NGO Jobs Kenya. Finance Officer Post

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Vacancy: Finance Officer
Purpose: To support SAPCONE with a range of Financial and Administrative support.
Responsible to: Head of Support Services
Location: Lodwar Office
Period: Fixed term till 31st January, 2015.
Hours: 5 days per week
Salary: Grade 4, Step 1
Closing date: 10th December, 2013
SAPCONE and the work we do.
SAPCONE – is a Kenyan based non-profit organization supporting the education of orphans and vulnerable talented children. The organization is committed to the promotion of education as a fundamental human right.
SAPCONE mission is to facilitate the empowerment of children, youth and women through non-violent means, conflict transformation and peace education/training, livelihoods and networking in order for them to participate in building positive peace, sustainable development and respect for human dignity in realizing a just and friendly world.
SAPCONE achieves its objectives through the following thematic areas: Education, Livelihoods, Peace promotion and Governance
Job Description
The Finance Officer will provide support to the Head of Support/ Director on the day-to-day finance.Finance:

• Record financial transactions in line with SAPCONE & donor requirements.
• Process timely payments for goods and services received.
• Managing and reconciling bank/cash books, preparation of monthly financial accounts for submission to SAPCONE, ensuring financial and resource accountability and effective management of records as required for auditing.
• Adhere to the Head of Support/Director instructions (as Budget Holder) to ensure that expenditures are in line with SAPCONE policies and financial procedures.
• Coordinate any interim and annual audits.
• Ensure proper accounting of project recoveries and income recognition.
• Maintain, at all times, accurate and up-to-date financial record and provide information when required.
• Establish and prepare accurate and timely information for financial monitoring and progress of programme funds and grants.
• Prepare monthly cash flow projections, assisting the HOS in preparing monthly cash forecast according to donor requirements, as requested.
• Maintain collection and storage of regular financial reports and budget records.
• Ensure adherence to the SAPCONE finance and administration guidelines at all times.
• Provide soft and hard copies of monthly financial reports on deadline.
• Assist in the preparation of donor reporting, interim and final.
• Preparation of Statutory remittance to concerned bodies as provided for in the payroll – NHIF, NSIF, NSSF, Consultants withholding tax remissions and Annual returns. This needs to be done within the deadlines given.
• Issuance and monitoring of Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) for goods and services.
• Be responsible for the posting of the monthly finance pouch and include all necessary documents, as outlined by line manager.

Other tasks:

• Follow any procedures and guidelines as laid out by SAPCONE and provide comments on where it can be more effective for the programme.
• Work in close collaboration with other staff members, and provide back up support where necessary.
• Liaise and communicate through line management
• Any other duties specified by the Head of Support or Director as appropriate for the role.

Person Specification

• Kenyan national
• BSc in Business Finance, Finance or other related fields preferred
• CPA qualified preferred section 6 or CPA K.
• Proven experience in financial accounting of not less than 2 years
• Excellent computer literacy in Excel and Word
• Strong financial management experience with admin experience a strong advantage
• Experience in liaising with Government, NGOs, UN and other organizations.
• Experience in financial reporting on UN,ECHO, DFID, OFDA, USAID grants
• Experience in preparing, reporting against and reforecasting budgets
• Experience in Quick Books
• Strong commitment to humanitarian work, preferably with more than 2 years’ experience of working with an NGO
• Good interpersonal and team working skills, within a multicultural setting
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Proactive approach to work and able to work with limited supervision at various points
• Familiarity with and commitment to SAPCONE vision and mission, and willingness to promote this in the field.

To Apply
Please submit your Updated C.V. and cover letter indicating the position on the subject line to info@turkanapeople.org
Handwritten application must be addressed to undersigned before close of business on 10th December,2013.
The Director,
SAPCONE-Turkana
P O Box 125, Lodwar 30500
Lodwar.
Note: SAPCONE is an equal opportunity employer. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

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ChildFund NGO Jobs. Area Manager

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ChildFund International exists to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities.
ChildFund promotes societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children.
ChildFund Kenya is recruiting for the following position:
Area Manager – Emali Program
Tracking Code: 302320-818
Job Location: Nairobi, Eastern (Mashariki), Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
General Description of Role:
Responsible and accountable for all aspects of programming in the program area – particular high quality contract deliverables; new program development and conceptual strategic leadership with respect to area specific programs/projects; team building & staff development; representation and coordination.Grant making skillsHigh level of credibility and integrityCommunity mobilisation skillsSound management skillsDonor contract management
Key Duties:
Ensure compliance of (Letter of Agreement) LOA by all projects in the cluster by way of field monitoring visits, review of monthly narrative and financial reports
Ensure all the area adhere to ChildFund programming principles; procurement, administrative and financial policies
Provide technical and administrative assistance to Coordinators in the various projects to enable them meet their goals
Monitor projects to pro-actively identify risks related to LOA/Contract compliance and prescribe, implement and manage corrective action
Ensure ChildFund is updated on progress and developments in the Area through timely submission of reports
Ensure ChildFund funds are used in accordance with ChildFund policies and procedures
Ensure timely audit within Area is undertaken on all the projects and that issues arising from the audits as well as audit recommendations are implemented
Build and foster good relations between ChildFund Kenya, other NGOs, and GOK in order to enhance ChildFund image, visibility and access to information resources
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in program development and management
Demonstrated experience to child rights approaches
Experience in programme design, budget development/financial management and report writing
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
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