Program Coordinator at ICCO Cooperation Kenya

The Civic Engagement Alliance programme is a five-year multi country programme enhancing the right to food and access to inclusive markets for small-holder farmers.

Specific target groups  are women, youth and marginalized groups.

The programme is a strategic partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs aiming at strengthening the capacity of civil society in policy influencing and advocacy.

ICCO Cooperation works in a coalition with EDUKANS, KerkinActie, Co-Prisma, Wilde Ganzen and CNV.

Key Result Areas

• Consortium Coordination / Partnership Management
• Coordination of own implementation activities
• Linking, networking and fundraising
• Monitoring and analysis of calls for proposals
• Initiate project groups
• Donor mapping

Qualifications and skills needed

• Good knowledge of the social, economic and political situation of the region
• Special skills, knowledge and experience in designing and implementing lobby and advocacy programs
• Knowledge of food security and value chain development
• Proven track record of effective program management particularly related to project  start-ups.
• A graduate in development issues coupled with years of experience in international development or a postgraduate
• A MA in development related discipline is an added advantage
• Negotiation, Networking and facilitation skills
• Good communication skills, including intercultural communication and communication with ecumenical actors

The job description is available on request.