Program Officer at American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Job Summary:

The Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of the Kenya Peaceful Youth and their Communities Program. S/He will oversee the work of AFSC program Partners under the Kenya Program. The Program Officer will be strong on Project Cycle management and be overall responsible for the implementation and results of all projects under the Kenya Program. The scope of work includes project management, reporting, capacity building and training, resource mobilization, coordinating Program partners, networking, lobbying and advocacy. The Program Officer will also provide technical support to partners in terms of programming approaches related to peace and conflict resolution, AVP (Alternative to violence program), Do no Harm and other Community based approaches. S/He will engage with all key stakeholders to achieve program results in line with the Kenya strategic plan. S/He will participate in extended Africa Leadership Team (ALT) meeting and make presentations on the Kenya Program. S/He will be responsible for developing annual work plans and budget, writing periodic reports, case studies and stories of significant change and contribute to AFSC publications for external communication.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in a field of knowledge relevant to AFSC’s work-(Development, peace and conflict.)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of relevant work
• Familiarity with the work of AFSC and willingness to work closely with fellow staff as a team. Reliable in meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated analytical and communications skills; fluency in spoken and excellent written English, required, and in another local language desirable, such as Kiswahili.
• Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC and demonstrate ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
• Experience with peacebuilding, conflict transformation programs, and nonviolent approaches to problem solving highly desirable.
• Ability to take the initiative, manage priorities and work independently on specific issues.