Program Project Officer

A leading International NGO dealing with the Rights of children is looking for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated person for the position of a Project officer.

Background

Rights for Deaf Children Today Program

The project “Rights of Deaf Children Today!” aims to ensure that deaf children have access to their rights to family life, education and protection through building the capacity of parents and the wider family to communicate with and support their deaf child, to understand their responsibilities regarding their child’s rights and to engage with local decision making processes affecting their deaf child.

The programme is working with the district Education Assessment Resource Centres (EARCs) coordinators from the Ministry of Education, teachers and existing NGOs in Butere-Mumias, Embu, Kajiado and Kitui to build their capacity to identify and support deaf children.

At the national level the project aims to ensure parents and the wider family have the capacity to participate in creating a national organization which influences service provision for deaf children and their families.

Position: Project Officer

Job Overview: The Project Officer will be responsible for implementing “Rights for Deaf Children Today” project in Embu, Kitui, Mumias and Kajiado Regions.

He/She will participate in needs identification, planning and implementation of project activities, identifying needs related to capacity building of both parents of deaf children support groups,  EARC coordinators and TOTs in the four regions.

The project officer will be responsible for preparing the project monthly,quarterly and annual reports, participate in monitoring and evaluation of project activities, participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.

This position is based in Nairobi  with regular travel to the field.

Requirements:

·         A minimum of first University degree in Social sciences from a recognised university, a Masters degree will be an added advantage.

·         At least 2 years experience in project management and implementation.

·         Strong analytical ability and good communication skills in English and Swahili.

·         Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and power point.

·         Ability to embrace team work.

·         Ability to work with minimum supervision.

·         Experience and Knowledge in Kenyan Sign Language.

·         Experience of working within the Rights Based Approach framework.

·         Professional experience of undertaking regional and national advocacy and lobbying including development of action plans and strategies.

·         Demonstrable understanding of local decision making processes.

·         Experience in delivering coaching, training and facilitation as appropriate to different groups and situations.

How to apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit, via e-mail recruitment.bsn@gmail.com, a cover letter and detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae not later than 14th February 2013.