Project Officer - MNCH

The position reports to the Project Manager and is based in Mwingi.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project activities with timely and regularly reviewed detailed costed work plans.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on outcomes.
• Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities.
• Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
• Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
• Manage activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions.
• Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level.
• Participate in operations research within the project.
• Participate in concepts development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
• Participate in the development of health promotion related materials (IEC) in liaison with the relevant partners.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; assist in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent.  Must be ICT proficient.  At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field.  Experience in MNCH, community mobilization, networking with key stakeholders and implementation of the Community Health Strategy are essential.  Experience in Operations Research will be an added advantage.  Should be a team player, a good communicator in both written and oral English, and be able to work under minimum supervision.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should quote the position and reference number (KCO/PO/EUMWI/002) in the subject matter and send their CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

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