About the Role
The Project Officer will be accountable for the coordination and implementation of Visual Impact Project activities, working with partners in Kenya to ensure timely and efficient high-quality deliverables in line with agreed project guidelines and objectives.
Key responsibilities and outcomes:
Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Visual Impact Project activities in accordance with work plans and approved budgets.
Ensure that standards and guidelines related to Visual Impact Project are effectively applied in project implementation.
Facilitate schools and community eye screening and ensure all program processes are adhered to
Take lead in the planning and coordination of all trainings that will be undertaken in the program
Coordinate and actively engage communities, DPO’S and persons with disabilities to ensure inclusive project cycle management in VIP.
Uphold the rights of all beneficiaries, ensure child protection and protection of vulnerable adults and address and document – in accordance with available policies/guidelines any forms of violation, discrimination, intimidation, and exploitation in Visual Impact Project.
Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated equally to get equal value, participation and decision making.
Plan and conduct regular accessibility audit and pro-actively address the recommendation arising from these audits
Coordinate community mobilization and participation in eye screening
Actively participate in quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with Visual Impact Project and Ministry of Health Kenya requirements
Participate in documentation and dissemination of best practices and human-interest stories with support from the Foundations communications staff.
Ensure budgetary utilization is in accordance with set procedures.
Represent FHF in stakeholder forums/meetings
About You!
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Project Planning and management, Public Health/Environmental Health, Social Science or any other relevant qualification from a recognized and accredited university.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with regard to designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development projects, both at community level and facilities such as schools and health facilities
Must be a results-oriented person who can handle a heavy workload as well as multiple organizational, donor and Ministry of Health demands
Experience in in working and collaborating with communities, County Governments and Government Ministries
Ability to support the development of skills and capacity including training initiatives;
Fluency in written and spoken English as well as the ability to travel domestically including travel to remote locations will also be essential.
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