County Administrator- Garissa at Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development

Tasks and Responsibilities
The County Administrator shall take charge of the county-based implementation of program/project action plans and shall perform the following among other duties and responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH OFFICER

• Assist in identifying, mobilizing and conducting community awareness on FGM, GBV, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support 
• Document and keep daily records of events as well as consolidate weekly reports to the program coordinator. 
• Work with government stakeholders to support coordination efforts on the county level of FGM, GBV, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.
• Work with county-based multi-sector working groups and in particular network of CSO, counselors and Community health promoters to ensure their active participation and effective reach to the grassroots.
• Work with a network of counselors and Community health promoters to identify and mitigate FGM, GBV, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support issues within the program scope.
• Work with CCGD Finance to manage the finances of the project within the county prudently.
• Work with CCGD communication to ensure relevant messages and information about the program reaches the target group and serves the desired purpose.
• Plan and organize FGM, GBV, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support events in liaison with the coordinator and other staff at CCGD.
• Promote good working relations with host CSO and create the right environment to support the program.
• Receive/host program visitors and assist them appropriately.
• `Report any developments that may affect the project adversely or promote it.
• Perform any other duties you may be asked to do occasionally by your supervisor and CCGD.

Qualifications

• University degree in humanities and social sciences or other relevant area or equivalent professional experience with preference given to gender and humanitar in qualifications.
• Demonstration of good working knowledge/experience with implementing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) initiatives. 
• Minimum 2 years substantive work experience with an excellent professional track record within NGO management especially in emergency/ humanitarian program implementation.
• Excellent program development and report writing skills.
• Experience or familiarity with managing the requirements of institutional donors.
• Proven skills in developing and leading teams delivering on performance targets. 
• Budget monitoring and management skills. Proven management ability and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in an insecure and unpredictable environment with movement restrictions.
• Gender and other religious and cultural diversity/Sensitivity.
• Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in personal workload