Program Assistant - School Feeding at Light Up Hope

Job Summary

Supporting the overall implementation of the school feeding programme including field monitoring activities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation

• Participate in the design and review of the program implementation strategies to ensure that there is accountability and efficiency.
• Support the process of selecting the school feeding beneficiaries.
• Support the development and review of the relevant policies and procedures to guide the student’s sponsorship program.
• Support in the organization of stakeholders’ meetings.
• Collect and organize information related to the school feeding programme.

Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation

• Participate in writing activity, incident, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to inform the progress of the implementation
• Develop and maintain beneficiaries’ database and files.
• Regularly check in with schools to ensure that implementation is on course.
• Consistently provide updates on the available platforms concerning the implementation of the school feeding programme.

Stakeholder and community engagement

• Support in the management and engagement of stakeholders at the government, school, and community levels.
• Ensure all program participants are familiar with the school feeding programme program policies and procedures.
• At any time, the policies and procedures undergo a significant change, ensure a meeting is held to discuss the changes with the program participants.
• Work with and support the management to nurture strong relationships with schools, partners, relevant government offices, and donors as well as other key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in various stakeholders’ related coordination meetings as required.

Accountability and code of conduct

• Adhering to the organization’s code of conduct
• Supporting and promoting the standards outlined in the code of conduct
• Promote meaningful community engagement and consultations
• Promote child safeguarding and child protection principles at all times

Job Specification:

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required

• University Diploma or Degree in an appropriate field.
• At least two years of experience in a related field with progressively responsible experience in similar roles.
• Must possess a valid motorcycle riding license.
• Must be willing and able to ride a motorcycle as a way of accessing project sites.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Kajiado County residents are encouraged to apply.