Project Officer at Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya

The project officer will serve as an administrative function and support to the Project.  Overseeing tasks delegated to by the Business Development Officer.

Qualifications

• A degree in a business administration/management, economics
• A diploma in project management will be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
• Must be able to proactively address potential issues
• A collaborate working styles and a team player
• Able to thrive in a highly volume deadline driven work experience

Other skills

• A positive and encouraging personality
• Highly motivated with a positive work ethic
• A reliable person, trustworthy and committed to the success of the project
• Able to work independently with less supervision
• A team player
• Excellent computer skills

Responsibilities

• The project officer will provide operational and administrative assistance to the program manager and the program staff to maximize productivity
• To perform a variety of administrative, coordination and logistical services in support of the operations of the program and assist with information management
• To work closely with the team to support in development of creative concepts and proposals in all areas
• To Collaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to clients needs and confidentiality throughout the project cycle
• To help discern requirements and assign tasks to team members
• To report updates verbally and in written form to management
• To organize, coordinate and monitor schedules to see that deadlines are met
• Any other duty as will be delegated to by the Business Development officer.

Terms of Contract

The appointment to these positions will be on a two (2) years contract, renewable for one (1) year subject to performance.

The successful candidates for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration.