The
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that
includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace,
and humanitarian service.
Its work is
based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power
of love to overcome violence and injustice.
We are
looking for a Program Officer, Kenya
Peaceful Youth and their Communities Program for an initial period of 2 years.
Job Summary: The Program Officer (PO) will be responsible
for ensuring effective delivery of the Kenya Peaceful Youth and their
Communities Program. S/He will oversee the work of AFSC program Partners and
Interns under the Kenya Program.
The Program
Officer will be strong on Project Cycle management and be overall responsible
for the implementation and results of all projects under the Kenya
Program.
The scope
of work includes project management, reporting, capacity building and training,
resource mobilization, coordinating Program partners, networking, lobbying and
advocacy.
The Program Officer will also provide technical support to partners in terms of programming approaches related to peace and conflict resolution, AVP (Alternative to violence program), Do no Harm and other Community based approaches.
S/He will
engage with all key stakeholders to achieve program results in line with the
Kenya strategic plan. S/He will participate in extended Africa Leadership Team
(ALT) meeting and make presentations on the Kenya Program.
S/He will
be responsible for developing annual work plans and budget, writing periodic
reports, case studies and stories of significant change and contribute to AFSC
publications for external communication.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Master’s
Degree or equivalent experience in a field of knowledge relevant to AFSC’s
work - (Development, peace and conflict).
- Familiarity
with the work of AFSC and willingness to work closely with fellow staff as
a team. Reliable in meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks.
- Demonstrated
analytical and communications skills; fluency in spoken and excellent
written English, required, and in another local language desirable, such
as Kiswahili.
- Commitment
to Quaker values and testimonies.
- Understanding
of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC
and demonstrate ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
- Experience
with peacebuilding, conflict transformation programs, and nonviolent
approaches to problem solving highly desirable.
- Ability
to take the initiative, manage priorities and work independently on
specific issues.
- Demonstrated
computer skills (PC/Windows), particularly word processing spreadsheet and
database applications (MS office), and e-mail.
If you wish to express an interest in this position, send your
application stating your current and expected monthly salary and your CV (no
more than four pages) including at least three referees to:
P.O. Box 66448 - 00800,
Nairobi,
Kenya
or email:
afscafricajob@yahoo.com
Deadline 31
March 2016.
American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified
persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation,
race, age, sex or disability.
