Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan,
development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led
Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African
Countries.
We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.
Start the journey of transforming your life!We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.
Position Title: Program Officer – Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Terms of Service: Contract
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with
local travel)
Reference: Ref-PO-005
Duties and responsibilities
- Planning
processes of the project, writing program reports and developing tools to
monitor progress and evaluate impact of activities for effective
implementation.
- Ensure
effective and timely implementation of outlined project activities.
- Working
with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer to develop the M&E Plan for
the project.
- Developing
training curriculum for the project.
- Assist
the program manager in identifying strategic opportunities for
mainstreaming peace building process.
- Assist
in developing and maintaining productive working relationships with key
partners in fields related to peace building and conflict resolution.
- Develop
new concepts and implementation methodology for the project.
- Advice
the program manager around the issues related to governance and peace building.
- Design
and manage peace building programs that support peace and democratic
process.
- Oversee
effective and efficient management of all of the peace building project
and ensuring it meets its stated objectives, is of high quality, well
managed, and remains innovative and responsive to the changing needs.
- Build
the capacity of existing local authorities, various interest groups, local
and national decision-makers and partners on peace and conflict resolution
approaches.
- Any
other tasks assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications
- Should
have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social science.
- At
least 2 years’ experience in working in projects dealing with gender and
peace.
- Must
be knowledgeable on youth issues.
- Should
have good organizational, research and training skills.
If you meet the highlighted qualifications, please email your CV
and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for
the role, clearly quoting the job title and job reference to
opportunities@africayouthtrust.org
The deadline for application is Friday, 29th June,2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Africa Youth Trust
Kileleshwa
off Laikipia Road, Gate No. 3
P.O. Box 51874 - 00100
Nairobi - Kenya
The deadline for application is Friday, 29th June,2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Africa Youth Trust
Kileleshwa
off Laikipia Road, Gate No. 3
P.O. Box 51874 - 00100
Nairobi - Kenya
