Programme Economic Officer at We World

Vacancy Code: WWKF/KEN/001/2017

Location: Kisii with frequent missions in project villages (Nyamira County)

Programme Officer Job Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the execution of economic development activities according to the project proposal, implementation framework and Project Manager instruction
• Monitor project performance in economic development by carrying out field visits, collecting/processing project information (records, surveys, assessments, etc.) and regularly updating the project database in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Organize project activities related to economic development (training and monitoring of SMCs and CBOs’ IGAs)
• Draft reports related to economic development activities
• Assist the Project Manager in the drafting of reporting tools, narrative reports and in the relations with beneficiaries and local authorities
• Complete administrative and operational tasks related to economic development activities
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualification for the Programme Officer Job

• At least 3 years’ experience in rural and community development
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or similar
• Previous experience with NGOs
• Experience in the management of projects funded by main donors
• Proficient spoken and written English (spoken Swahili is an advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications especially Excel
• Kenyan nationality
• Preferable: driving license (car and motorcycle)

Type Contract: 5 months