Program Officer at FIDA Kenya

Details:

FIDA/PO/02/2019: PROGRAM OFFICER- WOMAN & GOVERNANCE.

Report to: Senior Program Officer (Women & Governance).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing policies for gender responsiveness and accountability.
• Planning coordination and implementation of programme activities under different grants.
• Commissioning, coordinating, supervision, editing and managing the undertaking of researches and documentation under the programme.
• Coordinate and implement programme activities.
• Developing policy briefs and other information communication materials.
• Internal and external reporting on problematic.
• Development of proposals, concept notes and work plans for funding and cultivating a good relationship with all partners.
• Representing the organization in international, regional, national, county and community platforms.
• Manage FIDA Kenya networks related to the program.
• Lobbying and advocating on different thematic issues on women’s rights.
• Monitoring the progress of programmatic initiatives and provide intervention and technical support for the achievement of desired objectives.
• Resource mobilization.

Qualifications and attributes;

 The ideal candidate should at least possess the following qualifications and attributes: -

• Bachelor of Laws or Social Sciences from a recognized University.
• Training in program management and planning will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years work experience in NGO sector.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Women’s and PLWD rights issues.
• Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.