Project Coordinators at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya

 Job Description

No of Positions: 2

The key purpose of this project is to assist disadvantaged young persons to make informed choices, develop labor-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

Location: Coast and Western Regions

Position Summary:

Project coordinator will be in charge of overseeing the planning, implementation, Control and Evaluation of the project.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management; create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• In consultation with the HR manager, assist in selection of staff with appropriate skills for the project activities
• Manage project centers in liaison with the training manager according to the established policies and practices of the organization.
• Develop forms and records to document project activities
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Update the Training Manager on the progress of the project deliverables.
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Write reports on the project for management and for funders
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Assist in evaluating the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
• Any other duty assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in Project Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
• Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Proficiency in English and Swahili languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Personal Attributes required:

• Trustworthiness
• Integrity and professionalism
• Time management skills
• Project Management skills
• Problem solving and negotiation skills
• Decision making and leadership skills