Project Officer at Centre For The Study Of Adolescence

Date of Commencement of Duty: 1st July 2020

Duty Stations: Matungu, Kakamega County

Duration: One Year

Job description

This role is responsible for Promoting Organization to coordinate the implementation of the Self Help Group Approach. It keeps the management informed about what is going on in the field. S/he leads the team of Community Facilitators in the process of implementation in Matungu,  Kakamega County.

Responsibilities

• To orient all stakeholders in the identified SHG Approach area prior to implementation
• To provide/coordinate/organize training for CFs, SHGs, CLAs, Federation according to the training modules
• To establish networks and collaboration systems to ensure entrepreneurs are linked to other business development services such as micro-finance and agricultural
• To work out the overall implementation plan in consultation with the Programme Manager of the promoting organization and the National Coordinator
• To facilitate the CFs planning of activities so that the overall implementation plan is achieved in terms of quantity and quality
• To monitor the work of the CFs in terms of project quantity and quality
• To mentor and nurture the CFs so that they can do their work well in spite of difficulties and hardships in the field
• To keep the management informed of the implementation in the field and get them involved
• To provide SHGs, CLAs and the Federation with relevant information for establishing linkages and getting project support.
• Providing information should lead the groups to access information on their own and not be dependent on the Project Officer
• To actively look for development resources that could be of benefit to the community. For example: appropriate technology, sustainable agriculture, livelihood options, etc.
• To provide periodic reports to the CSA management through Programme Manager as well as to the National Coordinator. S/he needs to believe in the potential of the women, motivate them to realize this and unleash the same. Inputs provided to the PO and even CFs to develop and reinforce this attitude could prove beneficial

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in social sciences/Diploma social work and community development or equivalent from a recognized University
• Proven experience of not less than 4 years, preferably in managing self-help groups
• Computer literate with proficient skills and knowledge in computer packages for office use (Ms. Word, Excel, and Publisher)
• Experience in formation of Self Help Groups which comprise of the vulnerable women will be a distinct advantage
• Experience in conducting training needs assessment to Self Help groups to carry out saving and loaning in order to improve their lives Experience in monitoring and mentoring Community Facilitators in terms of quality and quantity
• Experience in developing timely weekly, quarterly and annual plan for proper project implementation
• Experience in carrying out timely monitoring and evaluation and submit equally timely quarterly and annual reports on the project’s progress and impact to management and donors