Project Officer at VSF Germany

Duration : 4 months (1^st September to 31^st December 2017)

Directly supervise implementation of SCOS-NK project including community entry process, beneficiary registration, cash transfer to beneficiaries and continuous monitoring/supervision

Field project activity implementation and supervision

• Directly supervise project inception/community entry process in close collaboration with local authorities, Community level institutions including Community Disaster Management Committees and Relief Committees
• Actively undertake selection and registration process of CTP beneficiaries with the support of field monitors and data clerks
• Follow up on cash transfer to beneficiaries to ensure cash is received as required.
• Handle all complaints related to CTP emanating from beneficiaries and continuous field level monitoring of implementation progress
• Directly supervise community mobilizers/field monitor engaged to assist in activity implementation
• Document specific success/case/interest stories for publishing and communication purposes.
• Develop specific activity progress reports and relay to the Field Coordinator.
• Participate in project coordination meetings representing VSF Germany at Sub County and county level forums as required.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies.
• Represent VSF Germany in relevant meetings and working groups at County level
• Actively document the programme implementation process to generate lesson learnt.
• Feed into the development of the programme by actively participating in strategy sessions and providing feedback to the process
• Generate project activity progress reports

Staff Management

• Build the capacity of your direct reports through the provision of technical support, training and advice Conduct Performance and Development Review for the field monitors in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Degree in community development/ social studies/ NRM from reputable University or any other relevant degree with at least 3 years experience in implementing projects with INGOs.
• Previous experience in implementing donor funds in both emergency and development projects in ASAL context.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise staff, monitor budget, self starter initiative and pro-activity will be highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of micro-soft computer packages including Microsoft word, Excel, SPSS and internet browsers