Self Help Africa Programme Development Officer Job in Kenya

Programme Development Officer - Kenya

Location: Kenya

Self Help Africa (SHA) wishes to recruit a new Programme Development Officer (PDO) for its Kenya Country Programme.

The PDO will be responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of quality projects within the Country Programme through timely and responsive community needs assessments, projects design and implementation.

Among other key responsibilities, the PDO will also take the lead in ensuring resource mobilization for the Country programme by supporting the development of funding proposals for new programmes.

As part of the shared learning, the PDO will be responsible for the promotion of shared learning through documentation of processes, activities and case-studies.

Accountabilities & responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to partners through organizational capacity assessments, trainings and adherence to compliance standards as set out in partnership agreements.
• Conduct field level project meetings, regular monitoring of field activities and reporting to the HoP on issues that need Management attention.
• In consultation with the M&E Advisor, facilitate effective programme delivery by coordinating timely baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluations of implementation activities.
• Proactively engage the communities in needs assessments and development of an in-country database for programme intervention.
• Coordinate among the programme team, the preparation of timely and quality donor reports for approval and onward submission to the donor.
• Support resource mobilization initiatives at the country office through conceptualization of project ideas and development of quality concepts/proposals for emerging funding windows.
• Promote a balanced approach towards addressing the thematic areas of programme focus as spelt out in the Country Strategic Plan.
• Facilitate documentation of programme activities including case-studies, documentaries and publications that promote shared learning.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Management.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or other related discipline.
• Good understanding of Logical framework approach and Project Cycle management
• 3 years relevant experience in a large INGO or similar at a senior level
• A good understanding of programmes development approaches, donor policies, procedures and regulations
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• A good understanding of participatory approaches to development.
• Proficiency in computer application skills is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially in a team

Salary: Dependent on experience and calibre of the successful candidate

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter and completed application form by e-mail only to: vacancies@selfhelpafrica.org.

Do not send certificates or testimonials at this stage

Make it clear that you are applying for this position by writing: “Programme Development Officer: [+ your name]” in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: Friday, 21st September

Download Application Form Here - Programme Development Officer