Project Officer, Youth Social & Economic Empowerment (YSEE) Project at Kenya Red Cross Society

Job Summary

• The Project Officer is responsible for implementation, monitoring and reporting of key project activities in close coordination with different stakeholders and service providers in Mombasa.

Key roles and responsibilities of the Project Officer:

• In liaison with the Project Coordinator, oversee overall management, monitoring and coordination of project activities.
• Support peer facilitators to conduct training in Kisauni and Likoni.
• Document pre- and post-training assessments and develop timely progress and final reports as required.
• Carry out Monitoring and Evaluation of activities and purpose corrective action required during implementation of the work plan.
• Develop strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, and other players on the ground to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance effectiveness.
• Ensure proper accounts in accordance with the KRCS regulations and donor requirements.
• Keep the project activities implementation and reporting on schedule and on track.
• Maintain necessary communication to facilitate effective coordination for project delivery.
• Ensure Kenya Red Cross Society’s representation and visibility during the rolling out of the project and throughout its implementation period.
• Contribute to documentation of the project lessons to enable learning from the action.
• Support the trained resource KRCS volunteers in the implementation and reporting of the project.
• Ensure that knowledge acquired by the volunteers is trickled down to other youth in the Branch.
• Ensure coordination at different levels within the project and externally.
• Ensure that project plans and budget reflect the actual situation in implementation and suggest adjustments when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Studies, Sociology, Public Administration and Management, Social Sciences or in a related field from a recognized institution, and in-depth knowledge of the current youth development priorities in Kenya.
• Demonstrated experience in youth development work particularly in Mombasa County (or Coast Region) and implementing projects within the development context.
• Minimum two years’ experience in project management and youth programming
• Well-versed with the principles of positive youth development approach to youth programming
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with administrative and community structures in development context.
• Proficient and experienced in planning, monitoring and reporting of project activities in relevant field in multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations
• Possess skills in proposal and report writing, project cycle management and participatory monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops/ training for different audiences including youth.

Key Competencies

• A good understanding of community work and development programming and effective project management.
• A good understanding of the local area, culture and language in Coast Region – previous work experience in Mombasa will be an added advantage.
• Able to coordinate and network with partners to build synergies that enhance sustainability of the project outcomes.
• Sensitive and responsive to gender, ethnicity, disability and other social issues.
• Participatory and team approach to work and behaviour.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Able to provide timely, well-written and analytical reports to the project team as required.
• Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office and data analysis packages.
• Self-motivated with a passion for the work and keen to learn as well as share knowledge and new ideas around youth development.

Closing Date:  27th August2023