PROJECT OFFICER – (Protection and Inclusion) - Based in Machakos

PROJECT OFFICER – (Protection and Inclusion) - Based in Machakos Program Unit (2 positions) This position reports to the Program Coordinator, Protection Inclusion & Governance. The job holder will be responsible for implementing Child Centered Community Development strategies in line with the Program Unit Long Term Plans Strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement timely and quality project implementation Implement quality project reports and photos for the sponsorship products Provide capacity building as defined by the project Deliver quality, timely and accurate Project documents including Project Outlines, Project Completion Reports and manage the projects effectively using Plan program monitoring module. (PPM) Implement availability of accurate and timely program management information using the corporate systems (PPM). Implement enhanced capacity of children, communities and partners to take up active participation in program delivery and ownership of community development initiatives within the program unit. Provide good linkages and relations between communities and key partners within the program unit. Implement strengthened CBO capacity in development and resource mobilization Facilitate participation of children and youth in program forums Provide timely accurate and comprehensive project closure reports and project output delivery

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

•Diploma in Community development; •At least 2 years experience in an NGO at community level •Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory development •Good communication skills •Demonstrated experience in gender integration in projects •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment •Ability to work with communities at all levels •Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
•Team building and motivational skills •Strong facilitating and influencing skills

Plan Kenya is committed to the rights and well-being of children including their protection. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org, to be received by latest 12th October 2011. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org. We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.