Senior Program Officer at Colleges and Institutes Canada

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure implementation of project activities and recommend required actions
• Participate in the development and drafting of annual work plans, analytical/narrative reports, RFPs, TORs, handbooks, training manuals, workshop materials and other core program documents (e.g., Logic Model, Performance Measurement Framework and Risk Register) with the STA, Canada-based SPO, and other CICan staff and implementing partners
• Provide support to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist with MEL activities, i.e. data collection and capacity building, as needed
• Provide support to the Gender Equality (GE) Specialist with GE activities, I.e. gender analysis, gender strategy, training and partner support, as needed
• Work with Finance Officer to ensure financial and budgetary compliance in the implementation of Kenya-based activities
• Coordinate various program committee meetings
• Liaise with Kenyan implementing partners as required
• Present KBEST and facilitate discussions at meetings and workshops with institutional partners and other stakeholders as required
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Reporting

• The employee will work under the direction of the Kenya-based STA and is expected to work with a high degree of independence and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in English and Swahili
• Kenyan citizen or legally permitted to work in Kenya. Note: CICan will not provide a work permit or sponsor individuals
• At least Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject area (business administration, project management, international cooperation, or similar)
• Project management training is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the planning, implementation, administration, and reporting of government, international and/or private donor-funded projects in Kenya
• Demonstrated experience applying gender equality concepts in an international development and/or education context.
• Demonstrated research, analytical and writing abilities in the preparation of reports, concept papers and/or proposals for government, international and/or private donors
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience with SharePoint desirable
• Specific experience and/or education in the area of the Blue Economy or marine sciences an asset
• Knowledge of the Kenyan education system, particularly in TVET, is an asset