Field Officer at Young Women Christian Association

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Coordination

• Implement project activities in accordance to the project’s Key Result Areas and demands
• Development and implementation of Branch programs/ activities including development of work plans and project budgets
• Initiate and coordinate programmatic activities at the branch
• Support the program team in program operations
• Ensure visibility of the branch through vibrant community programs
• Actively initiate and implement Christian Emphasis programs in the branch in liaison with the branch manager and Head of programs
• Develop new initiatives to increase YWCA program vibrancy
• Respond to Branch queries on programmatic issues

Membership

• Carry out membership drives in the community
• Ensure membership recruitment and retention at the branch
• Develop strategies that support membership retention
• Develop and maintain branch membership database in liaison with Field Officer-membership

Fundraising for the organization

• Assist to develop concepts and proposals
• Support community resource mobilization events

Facilitate Partner engagements

• Identify funding and partnership opportunities (Draft MOU’s for mutual partnership engagements) in liaison with the Head Office

Research and Reporting

• Desk research on trending issues and possible YWCA intervention
• Provide periodic reports on project implementation which include activity reports, monthly reports, quarterly reports and annual reports
• Develop an effective filing method for project documents

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

 Level of Education/Academic Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in field of social, Gender, international development, conflict management or related social science field.
• Two years of proven work experience
• Ability to manage different projects with different donor demands

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Project Management skills
• Planning and Organizational skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is an important key competence.
• Excellent filing and organizational skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent write and reporting skills

Relevant Job Experience

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience.