Program Officer at Hekima University College

Job Specification: Duties/responsibilities at this level entail:

• Coordinate peacebuilding and research activities for CRTP
• Coordinate project activities of the Centre for Research, Training and Publications (CRTP)
• Write grant proposals for the CRTP activities
• Write reports for activities based on the funds received
• Maintain regular contact with donors and partners
• Ensure all funds received from donors are accounted for
• Organize workshop training for the CRTP activities
• Organize and coordinate local, regional and international conferences & workshops
• Ensure documentation of reports for each CRTP activities
• Coordinate and monitor research assistants at the CRTP
• Assist in publication processes of the CRTP research and documentations
• Prepare regular mid-term and annual reports of the activities of the Centre for Research Training and Publications
• Attend meetings related to activities of the CRTP and its network
• Ensure publications of CRTP activities, especially research, conference presentations, etc.
• Coordinate and organize CRTP monthly public peace forums
• Update CRTP activities on the CRTP and Hekima University College websites
• Any other tasks and duties required by the Management

Required Qualification

1. BA in social science subjects like – peace studies, sociology, international relations, anthropology. MA degree is an additional advantage
2. Minimum 2-3 year experience in program management
3. Good research and writing skills
4. Good administrative and organizational skills
5. Knowledge in logical framework matrix in project design and implementation
6. Knowledge in project proposal writing and project reporting
7. Practical knowledge in Excell
8. Practical knowledge in budget making, due diligence and monitoring expenses
9. Basic knowledge in finance reporting to donors
10. Good interpersonal skills and work ethics
11. Can work under pressure of deadlines
12. Available for travel to monitor project activities
13. Ability to handle multiple projects