Project officer at Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)

Preferably female

Reporting to: Head of Programs

Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall mobilization, implementation, coordination and reporting of a project on girls’ empowerment.

Responsibilities and duties

• Support in mapping, screening and enrollment of beneficiaries to the project.
• Conduct home visits to beneficiaries.
• Work closely with stakeholders such as Kisumu County Education officials, school heads and principals of technical colleges.
• Lead transitioning of girls to schools or wage/self-employment.
• Assist in development and dissemination of life skills content.
• Work with the data staff and the head of programs to analyze girls’ learning, offering advice as needed.
• Writing and submitting periodic project narrative reports.
• Adhere to all NIGEE policies including policies on child protection, safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, procurement and financial management.
• Any other duties as may be assigned to assist the organisation meet its objectives.

Qualifications and experience

1. Education:  Diploma in Project Management, Social Work, Community Development or related field, from a recognized institution.  Bachelor’s degree in related field added advantage.
2. Experience:  At least three years’ experience coordinating projects on girls’ education or empowerment.  Experience working with NGO or CSO highly advantageous.
3. Competencies: Proficiency in computer applications, good analytical and decision-making skills, good leadership skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, good organisational skills, pleasant, collegial in conduct, able to write reports, ability to multi-task and willing to work long hours to meet deadlines without additional financial compensation

Terms of employment: One-year contract subject to successful probation in the first three months.