Project Officer and Assistant Project Officer
Maternal Child Health Project, Samburu
The Mothers Union of the Anglican Church of Kenya (MUACK) is
implementing an Australian government funded maternal-child health (MCH)
project with the nomadic pastoralist communities in Laikipia and Samburu.
The MCH project has two vacancies for mature and skilled
personnel seriously committed to improving the health of the mother and
child.
The positions are based out of Maralal and will work in close
communication with the head office in Nanyuki.
Project Officer
Reporting to the Project Coordinator the Project Officer will
carry overall responsibility for successful implementation of the project in
Samburu.
This involves:
- Manage Samburu
project team including the Assistant Project Officer, Link Persons and
Community Facilitators
- Work with the
entire project team to deliver quality planning, implementation and
monitoring of project activities.
- Support the
Samburu project team to work with and build the capacity of Community
Development Committee’s in each project site.
- Provide
leadership and guidance towards improving the involvement of women in
making decisions that affect their lives.
- Efficiently
manage the finances allocated to the Samburu project site.
- Build strong
networks and working partnerships with government departments, NGOs and
other relevant organisations, particularly the Department of Health.
- Maintain strong
and frequent communication links with the project office in Nanyuki.
Submit regular progress reports including successes and challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Possess a
relevant Diploma, for example in fields such as Social Science or
Development Management.
- Have at least
three years experience in a comparative position.
- Have proven
strong financial management skills.
- Speak, read and
write fluent English.
- Be fluent in the
Samburu language, and understanding of Samburu culture.
- Be computer
literate, including use of the Microsoft Office suite and emails.
- Adhere to the
highest standards of honesty, confidentiality and trust.
- A high level of
self-organisation and motivation is necessary.
The annual salary package for the role is between KES500,000 and
KES650,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Assistant Project Officer
Managed by the Project Officer, the Assistant Project Officer
will be the key link between the project office and the community based field
staff.
Coordinate between the Maralal project office and field teams.
Provide the Project Officer and field teams with clear, accurate information.
Support the field teams to work with and build the capacity of
Community Development Committee’s in each project site.
Participate in planning meetings, and provide regular progress
reports.
Undertake other appropriate tasks as directed by the Project Officer.
Required Qualifications
- Previous
experience as a field officer or similar on a community development
project.
- Be committed to
the involvement of women in making decisions that affect their lives.
- Be fluent in the
Samburu language, and understanding of Samburu culture.
- Be fluent in
speaking and understanding English.
The annual salary package for the role is between KES350,000 and
KES500,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Submit applications to AnglicordAssist@aacestrlt.co.ke.
Applications should comprise a cover letter of no more than 2
pages explaining how you meet the selection criteria, a CV to the maximum of 3
pages, and contact details for three professional referees.
Only applications submitted electronically will be accepted, and
only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications from suitably
qualified women are welcomed.
The closing date for
applications is 9am on Monday 25 June 2012.
