Pact Kenya Program Officer – People With Disability

Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non-governmental organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through capacity building and organizational development.

Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.

Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.

The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) is a USAID funded program, jointly implemented by Pact and Pact Kenya. KCSSP provides grants and capacity building support to targeted Civil Society Organizations in Kenya working in advocacy and policy change, peace building and natural resources management.

We are currently seeking a competent and passionate individual for the position of a Program Officer.

Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Manager, the officer will be responsible for development and implementation of the Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform within KCSSP.

Department: Democracy & Governance

Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner

Job Description:

Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Program Manager, the Program Officer will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to other project areas.

She/he will mainly be responsible for the development and implementation of the Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) “Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform.

Reporting Lines

The Program Officer charged with the responsibility of Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities will directly report to the Program Manager Democracy and Governance.

Working relationships

In addition to working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager Democracy and Governance, the program officer will work collaboratively with other program officers in Democracy and Governance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Natural Resources Management, Grants, Finance, New Business Development, Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and Learning (MERL). S/He will also have significant contact and interaction with Pact Kenya partners as may be required of the jobholder.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Program Officer will include playing a specific leadership role in ensuring that the program fulfills all Democracy and Governance program requirements and processes and take the lead in providing support to DPOs to conduct advocacy and inclusion activities and further build their capacity for more effective implementation of their programs.

The Program Officer will also support the grants management team to ensure sub-grant documents are prepared; budgets are reviewed and are well presented. Specifically, the Program Officer will be responsible for but not limited to:

Program Management

• Contribute to the design and continuous review of the program activities.
• Developing a roadmap for effective execution of the project deliverables.
• Manage and monitor the programs activities
• In liaison with other Program Officers and Capacity Development officers, design and deliver advocacy trainings to KCSSP partners (DPOs).
• Data collection and analysis for monitoring purposes to be fully integrated in the day to day work flow of the program and have active involvement of the grantees.
• Preparation of the monthly and quarterly program reports
• Participation in organizing and conducting program internal and external evaluation exercises
• Take lead role in tracking grantees progress in achieving outcomes and impacts
• Participation in quarterly and other scheduled program performance review meetings
• Share information and lessons learnt with other program staff
• Coordination with other program team members to ensure compliance with all reporting & requirements of the program.
• Provide leadership in documentation of “success stories” and other anecdotal information to enhance the overall quality of performance of both internal and external (USAID) reports.
• Development of at least two success stories and share each quarter.

Partner support

• Provide support to DPOs in the implementation of activities to facilitate PWD participation in elections and democratic governance as well as advocacy.
• Support the development of program processes, tools and plans for DPO partners.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and training to partner DPOs
• Conduct at least 1 monitoring and/or technical support visit to each assigned sub-grantee partner each quarter

Preferred Skills:

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related fields. A Master’s degree in relevant study areas will be an added advantage.

Professional qualifications

A post graduate qualification in program/project design, development and management will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience

At least 5 years’ experience in working with PWDs and DPOs, preferably in a national government agency, international or local development NGO or DPO umbrella organization

Essential competencies

• Demonstrated work experience in advocacy and policy change in democracy and governance programs
• Strong analytical and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment with partners at all levels
• Good knowledge management and proven middle management skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power point and use of internet research
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in both English and Kiswahili.

Applicants will be required to submit:

1. detailed and current CV
   
2. cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position
   
3. contact information for 3 referees; and
   
4. indicate current remuneration package.

If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to hr.admin@pactke.org, quoting the position and reference number PO/PW/2011.

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer.

Persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications submission is 4:00 pm Thursday 21st July 2011