Child Centered Community Development Program Officer - Nairobi

Africa Inland Church – Kenya Children’s Homes Department is a department of AIC- Kenya whose mission is to support the vulnerable children through Child Centered Community Development initiatives seeks to recruit Dynamic and Experienced persons to the positions below.

1. Child Centered Community Development Program Officer - Nairobi

Qualifications

• University Degree in Social work / Community Development / Business Administration / rural development, or another relevant technical area.
• Five (5) years minimum experience working in child focused development-related programs. Experience in working with an international NGO preferred.
• Preferably experience with child sponsorship programming and community development.
• Fluency in Swahili and a good working knowledge of English (both spoken and written).
• Program management knowledge and skills. Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work alone and as an effective team member. Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and data analysis. Skills in data/information management.
• High standards of personal conduct and respect for the customs and cultures of all people in the work environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to and skill in working with rural communities, and encouraging community involvement and ownership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate identification of new project sites, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Programs.
• Have a thorough understanding of the CCCD approach, Child Ambassador Model and Sponsor Relations policy documents and transfer this knowledge to program staff.
• Facilitate training to Program staff and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Program in consultation with the Head of programs /CEO.
• Prepare Program Plans, reports, budget and cashflow forecasts
• Provide supervision on a day to day basis to the implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development of AIC operational and program-related policies and guidelines, as appropriate.

Interested person who have the above requirements should submit an application letter and detailed CV including 3 referees.

Send your application to:

The Director
AIC Children’s Homes,
P.O. Box 45019-00100,
Nairobi:

or hand delivered to AIC Building – Ralph Bunche Road, 2nd Floor before 8th November 2011