Assistant Project Officer at World Concern

Key Roles

• Advocate for OVT communities with the government, churches and other local stakeholders
• Introduce World Concern to new villages, including outlining our mission, vision, values, goals and objectives as well as the integrated, asset-based nature of the program
• Liaise with government offices and other development partners on the ground as necessary for the effective operation of the project at field level
• Represent World Concern in meetings with communities, churches, government and local leadership, exemplifying the values and beliefs of the organization
• Establish and maintain good relationship with the local and regional church
• Develop and nurture appropriate documentation of good case studies in collaboration with the Project Officer and Communications department.
• Provide updates through weekly and monthly reports on the success of the interventions and the revolving funds.
• Work in collaboration with and support accounts department in improving business performance.
• Write and submit periodic (Monthly and Quarterly) quality reports on time.
• In consultation with Project Officer, develop project concepts and proposals.
• Support Project Officer to ensure socio economic profiling is conducted in the project area.
• Play facilitative role in organizing community dialogue meetings.
• Build and maintain World Concern relationships with the informal settlement community in Mukuru Kwa Njenga and other stakeholders.
• Actively promote WC approach to livelihoods’ business segment with emphasis on promoting group development through support, coaching, mentoring, feedback and identification of investment needs and opportunities.
• In consultation with the Project Officer, identify opportunities and innovative approaches to support livelihood business activities in the informal settlements.
• Build capacity of existing businesses, establish business groups and the formation of community focused networks.
• Prepare work schedules in order to achieve objectives, maintain appropriate documentation
• Provide a positive witness of Jesus Christ through personal work integrity
• Explore partnership potential with the local church
• Integrate spiritual development opportunities, including outreach and discipleship opportunities
• Perform any other functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the supervisor in order to meet the project targets.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Microfinance or Entrepreneurship, or relevant tertiary qualification in Cooperative or Development studies, and/or experience in related fields,
• At least 2 years of progressive programming experience
• Ability to promote empowering developmental models in community work through highly effective communication skills.
• Proven credibility, integrity and professionalism
• Strong facilitation and capacity building skills and extensive experience in integrating development work with biblically-informed values and beliefs
• Ability to assist groups to formulate their ideas into constructive actions, ability to undertake community based research, and to effectively complete projects.
• Exercises sound judgement and political sensitivity – especially in relation to the informal settlement community organization.
• Mature Christian committed to serving Jesus Christ.

Measurability

• Maintain a positive and constructive attitude.
• Accuracy and utility of all reporting and financial activities
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a mutually respectful manner
• Maintain a positive and constructive attitude.
• Adherence to established protocols within World Concern, and in relation to other external agencies and departments.
• Maintenance of a daily devotional life.
• Operate within World Concern communications standards for timeliness.

Deadline: 25th February 2022