Community Program Officer at Shining Hope For Communities

Job Scope: The Community Program Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating community programs for the Mathare community. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Research and develop community programs 

• Assess the program needs with the community and identify areas where new programs are needed
• Communicate with the community to determine their needs and interests
• Ensure a variety of programs and activities are planned and implemented
• Document and report on program progress 

Plan and implement community activities 

• Develop plans of work for the various community programs
• Oversee the implementation of the community program activities
• Recruit and expand the beneficiaries’ base for the community and market the activities undertaken
• Offer strategic direction and oversight for Ghetto Mirror- a monthly community magazine produced by the youth
• Recruit, train and oversee different community program team lead members
• Encourage local community to participate in local, regional and national programs

Promote community programs 

• Ensure that community are aware of available activities
• Coordinate a community relations campaign to promote community  programs
• Arrange for advertising of community programs
• Maintain contacts with local, regional and territorial organizations 

Qualification 

• A degree in development students, program management or community development
• 3 years experience in management of community programs
• Experience in working in informal settlements especially the youth
• Good communication skills and conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivated, innovative and self-directed
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be a computer literate