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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has been helping po...
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Adolescent Advisor, Project Officer (PO) Adolescent will provide technical leadership and support to Local Implementing partners (LIPs) to holistically implement MWENDO to address adolescents needs. The key role of this position is to strengthen LIPs capability to address issues relating to adolescents with respect to OVC.
The PO - Adolescent will work with LIP staff on technical aspects of program implementation that pertain to adolescents and ensure MWENDO is responsive to the unique needs of this group, with a focus on the program goal of successful OVC graduation / transition into adulthood. S/he will coordinate closely with other MWENDO project Officers/technical team to assure consistent messaging, coordination, and implementation with key stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities:
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
Competencies Relevant for the Specific Position:
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by the PO Adolescent to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results:
· A broad grasp of socioeconomic policy issues with respect to adolescents, OVC and HIV/AIDS in both rural and urban settings;
· Commitment to addressing inequalities in matters touching on adolescents;
· Experience working with government line ministries, private sector partners, civil society, donors, and local communities;
· Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills;
· Training/coaching skills;
· Supervision Skills;
· Understanding of development/relief issues;
· Commitment to humanitarian principles and action;
· Strategic thinking and vision.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none):
None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: The PO Adolescent is a key member of the MWENDO project Cluster member. S/he will report to the Adolescent Advisor with a doted reporting line to Cluster Lead. S/he will collaborate with other project technical officers to ensure a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive project.
External: Key functions include representing CRS in various forums and forging relations with the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community. The PO Adolescent will ensure the CRS mandate of skills building, mentorship and skills transfer are implemented with LIPs
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Required Foreign Language:
None
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Sunday, October 08, 2017.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail : hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment
CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation
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