Project Officer Governance Urban
Key responsibilities
Strengthen the capacity of partners and young people to effectively participate in decision making structures both at county and community level
Coordinate organizations of children and youth to engage in the process of county program development, public budgeting and service delivery
Oversee project implementation in line with agreed plans
Submission of timely and accurate project documents
Regular project implementation updates on plans internal monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems
Sharing and actualization of work plans and budgets in line with the project outlines
Participate in the designing, implementing and monitoring various projects, as assigned, in line with the PULTP and CSP
Communications and Working Relationships The incumbent is expected to maintain a high level of external communication/contact at the community, Districts and County levels. A medium level of external communication with the INGO and high level of communication with LNGO, CBOs partners in the county is expected as well as a low level of external communication with Plan NOs on Grants funded projects.
Educational Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Degree in Social Sciences
3 years’ experience in community development with a bias in governance programing or Rights Based Approach (RBA) to development
Understanding of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 particularly the Bill of Rights, the concept of devolution and the workings of County Governments
Good interpersonal and relationship skills and experience
Skills in managing project implementation and monitoring is critical
Good communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
Strong report writing skills
Conflict management skills
Networking, partnership development and management skills
Motorbike riding skills will be an added advantage
Fundraising/resource mobilization skills
Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
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.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply online through http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/.
The closing date of applications is 27th May, 2013.
Vacancy Open to Nationals Only.