Programme Officer at YMCA Kenya

Purpose of the Job: Responsible for programme implementation in the Branch in line with the YWCA of Kenya Vision and Mission

Duties and Responsibilities

• In charge of the day to day running of the Branch operations.
• Programme design, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Branch.
• Fundraise through proposal writing to partners for programmes and projects that address the needs of women and girls in line with the YWCA’s Vision and Mission.
• Maintain linkages with existing partners supporting the Branch programme focus areas through compilation and disseminating of progress reports and renewing of proposals to upscale existing programmes and projects.
• Develop reporting, monitoring and evaluation tools for specific projects.
• Write reports and document best practices for dissemination to the programme stake holders such as the Executive Committee, Partners and Management team.
• Develop training and IEC Materials based on the needs of the stakeholders.
• Organize and carry out capacity building workshops and seminars for staff, volunteers and various stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for recruitment and retention of young women within YWCA Programmes.
• Undertake to fundraise for young women’s programmes that will build their leadership skills and promote their active participation in key decision making bodies of the Association.
• Prepare Programme reports to the Branch Programmes Committee.
• Carry out Membership recruitment, retention and development in the Branch.
• Represent the Branch in External Partnership and Stakeholders meeting as advised by the Management.
• Undertake any other responsibility as may be assigned by the Branch Chairperson.

Qualifications and Skills

• BA Sociology / BA Community Development / BA Social Sciences
• 2 Years practical experience in working with women, young women and communities
• Computer Literate
• Excellent proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
• Good oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Self Motivated / Honest / Reliable
• Must be a Christian