Project Officer – Food Security and Education

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: June 24 2011

Employing Office: Kenya Office

Purpose of the position:

The Project Officer will provide overall coordination of the education and Food security projects aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the respective WVK Integrated Program Areas (IPA).

In order to perform this role effectively, the Project Officer must be able to effectively communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

* Must have a university degree in Agriculture, Education, social science or their equivalent.
* A minimum of 3 years working experience in food security and/ or Education sector initiatives at community level
* Experience in Agriculture and Community Development with strong partnership with GoK ministries.
* Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc)
* Familiar with current education sector and food security programming by WVI
* Knowledge in Child protection issues

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than June 24, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.