1. Child Centered Community Development Program Officer – Nairobi
Qualifications
• University Degree in Social work / Community Development / Business Administration / rural development, or another relevant technical area.
• Five (5) years minimum experience working in child focused development-related programs. Experience in working with an international NGO preferred.
• Preferably experience with child sponsorship programming and community development.
• Fluency in Swahili and a good working knowledge of English (both spoken and written).
• Program management knowledge and skills. Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work alone and as an effective team member. Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and data analysis. Skills in data/information management.
• High standards of personal conduct and respect for the customs and cultures of all people in the work environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to and skill in working with rural communities, and encouraging community involvement and ownership.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Facilitate identification of new project sites, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Programs.
• Have a thorough understanding of the CCCD approach, Child Ambassador Model and Sponsor Relations policy documents and transfer this knowledge to program staff.
• Facilitate training to Program staff and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Program in consultation with the Head of programs /CEO.
• Prepare Program Plans, reports, budget and cashflow forecasts
• Provide supervision on a day to day basis to the implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development of AIC operational and program-related policies and guidelines, as appropriate.
2. Program Manager / Coordinator – Technical Vocational Education and Training Program
Key Qualification
• Bachelors Degree in Business studies / Social sciences, Education Administration, Development studies or other related field. A master’s degree in will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years experience in Youth Empowerment and Development or Working with an NGO dealing with Youth Technical Education will be an added advantage
• Must be Conversant with TIVET Policy framework in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities;
• Overall coordination of TVET Program
• Prepare Program Plans, reports, budget and cashflow forecasts
• Supervision of staff and day to day implementation of program activities
• Assessment and facilitation of program staff capacity needs
• Facilitation of relevant linkages at the national level
• Participate in identification of new projects and proposal development
• Facilitate relevant linkages related to Youth Training and Development
• Provide technical oversight and monitor program activities in the field
Personal Profile and required Skills
• Ability to work independently in policy interpretation and implementation
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationship with Donor agencies
• Good understanding of financial management , strategic planning and project cycle management
• Good Computer skills and Administrative skills
• Ability to initiate collaboration with relevant industry players
• Excellent networking and marketing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal Skills
• Willingness to travel frequently in country, as required.
• Born again Christian
Interested person who have the above requirements should submit an application letter and detailed CV including 3 referees.
Send your application to:
The Director
AIC Children’s Homes,
P.O. Box 45019-00100,
Nairobi:
or hand delivered to AIC Building – Ralph Bunche Road, 2nd Floor before 8th November 2011