The Lutheran World
Federation / Department for World Service Kenya /Djibouti Programme is seeking
to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Nairobi
Program Officer
The Program Officer (PO) based in Nairobi shall be responsible to and report directly to the Program Coordinator based in Nairobi or the person designated by him or her.
The purpose of the PO position is to provide technical support in the design,
monitoring, reporting and evaluation of LWF refugee and development programs in
Kenya and Djibouti, in line with LWF M&E systems and donor requirements.
Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the PC’s functions and responsibilities
shall include, but are not limited to, the following;Program Officer
The Program Officer (PO) based in Nairobi shall be responsible to and report directly to the Program Coordinator based in Nairobi or the person designated by him or her.
- To provide
guidance in developing and to critique project proposals to ensure they
meet LWF quality standards and donor guidelines and time frames.
- To analyze
and harmonize sectoral work plans to ensure that they incorporate
important components including strategies, goals, objectives, indicators,
output, outcome and impact – and to ensure that there is a coordination
approach for planning though implementation between the different sectors
- To be
responsible for drawing up and updating the project planning cycle (that
will form the basis for the systematic evaluation of the operational
activities managed by the various sectors). To initiate the periodic
review of the operational activities in coordination with the sector heads
and to incorporate recommended actions of the strategic plan.
- To
participate in regular monitoring of the projects, to determine progress
and emerging issues, through planned visits.
- In
collaboration with the Programme Coordinator the PO is responsible for
organizing planned external monitoring and evaluation events, including
preparation of the Terms of Reference for such consultants and review
teams.
- To assist in
the preparation and review of reporting formats, as well as finalizing
reports in accordance with the donor requirements and deadlines. These
include the regular progress reports (e.g. monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual), but also other reports including ‘feature’, ‘monitoring’ and
‘annual’ reports.
- To make
regular field trips/visit to Dadaab refugee camp at least one full week
each month in order to liaise with the Sector Heads on project cycle
matters, to review progress against work plans and to address any emerging
program issues.
- To assume
such other responsibilities as may be assigned to her/him by the Programme
Coordinator or the person designated by him/her.
Professional Qualifications
- A University
degree in education or the social sciences or relevant field from a
recognized university.
Relevant experience and competencies
- Several
years of experience in a supervisory and managerial role in an emergency,
disaster risk reduction or development program in East Africa.
- Proven ability
to cooperate well and build strong relationships with communities
(refugees and hosts), donors, and Government Officials at local and
central level.
- Good
knowledge of HAP standards, the SPHERE project and the Code of Conduct
against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Power.
- Knowledge of
Kiswahili, French and any other relevant language (s) (e.g. Turkana,
Somali) is an added advantage.
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of
gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 2 March, 2012:
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Or e-mail to: hr@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 2 March, 2012:
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Or e-mail to: hr@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
