PROGRAMME OFFICER AAH-I KENYA
Employment in Kenya: Programme Officer
Work Location:Nairobi, with frequent travel to AAH-I Kenya field locations.
About Action Africa Help International
Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an international not-for-profit humanitarian and development agency with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and Country Programmes in South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, and Zambia. AAH-I Kenya is working in Kakuma and Mara to implement Logistics and livelihood Projects.
The Role
The Programme Officer will be responsible to support and coordinate project implementation of all projects under the Kenya country program. S/he will oversee the success of the all projects through ensuring that all activities are implemented in accordance to donor and AAH-I requirements and all deliverables are met. S/he will support in the development and implementation of a robust M&E system to ensure that Project Officers are able to report on and monitor project progress and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of projects. The Programme Officer will act as a liaison between project and Nairobi office management, procurements and logistics functions. S/he will participate in resource mobilisation for the further development of the AAH-I Kenya programme.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in Social Sciences, Project Management, Agriculture or Business Administration or relevant discipline with further training in management.
Minimum eight years’ experience working in project management with atleast three years in senior or middle management level
Master degree will be an added advantage
Skills and Competences
Excellent understanding of projects development and management
Strong planning and supervisory skills
An eye for detail and ability to self-direct and initiate action from others
Well developed training skills in project data management, data control and analysis
Have skills in livelihoods programming with a value chains and business development orientation.
Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritize and effectively manage assignments and meet deadlines
Good relationship building skills with government officials, stakeholders and communities
Excellent computer and report writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Innovation and ability to identify and pursue funding sources
Have Monitoring and evaluation skills
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org. The Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. Deadline for applications is 24th January 2017. AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted. AAH-I does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.
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