Project Coordinator, STEEP at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya

What You Will Do:

• CAPYEI is seeking a Project Coordinator for its project in Kenya. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Coordinator will be based in Kisumu, Kenya. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of activities on the field and provide local contextual technical advice to all project participants.
• The position provides oversight and accountability of project operations and knowledge of the TVET sector and basic education in Kenya. It requires the ability to perform a variety of complex tasks, including project management, human resource management, and related tasks in a fast-paced international office.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Project management and implementation (30%)
• Outreach and resource mobilization (25%)
• Project coordination and partnership management (20%)
• Project reporting, knowledge management and communication (25%)

Project management and implementation (30%)

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of STEEP project activities
• Lead the delivery and achievement of objectives by working with and supporting STEEP program staff
• Provide other facilitation support required for smooth implementation of the project
• Manage project centres and staff

Outreach and resource mobilization (25%)

• Identify and mobilize resources based on project activity needs
• Coordinate with subject matter experts on the delivery of project goals and activities

Reporting, knowledge management, and communication (25%)

• Participate and support the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities
• Collate all submitted data and information from secondary schools and CAPYEI run centres
• Prepare and submit quarterly programmatic reports in compliance with funder templates and guidelines
• Support the documentation process in compliance with funder guidelines

Project coordination and partnership management (20%)

• Participate fully as a member in the Project Management Unit
• Serve as the focal point in the Project Management Unit on Kenya Project Operations
• Serve as the main point of contact for all secondary schools and VTCs participating in STEEP

Education and Experience

• A minimum of degree in Project management, Business related course, community development, political science or education related course
• Over 4 (four) years lead role experience in project management.

Essential Requirements & Background:

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in social work,education, human rights, social/political sciences, international development, or related fields
• Demonstrated knowledge of the education sector with particular emphasis on competency-based education
• Experience working with government agencies, international organizations, and the education system

Language Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Fluency in spoken Swahili is essential
• Other major languages spoken in Kenya is desirable