Description: The Project Officer will be responsible for the project site office in Naivasha and will ensure that the project activities are implemented according to milestones, work plans and resources.The Project Officer will report directly to the Programmes Coordinator and indirectly to the M.E.A.L Officer.
Responsibilities for the Project Officer Job 
Program implementation
Take the lead in the implementation of a project focused on Labour and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights;
Organize trainings, roundtables, networking events and other activities to achieve the goals and objectives of the project;
Coordinate and plan activities with the welfare committees/gender committees in the five flower farms for the successful implementation of the project;
Develop an effective and efficient work plans, activities and programme reports as required.
Provide leadership to project site team – assistant PO and volunteers. Establish linkages and referral system between the workers and relevant government and private sector agencies on the issues and matters arising from the project activities.
 Communication
Represent the project in dealing with partners, government agencies, and beneficiaries, and at public appearances.
Develop quality periodic reports to meet HM and donor requirements and standards;
Coordinate and maintain strategic linkages with project partners and stakeholders to create a network in which peer-learning and experience-sharing can occur;
Monitor and Evaluation
Facilitate field based monitoring and evaluation of activities
Collect and collate data as laid out in the project work – plan.
Financial management
 Implement the project activities in accordance with HM and donor financial policies and guidelines; and
Ensure there is efficient and effective utilization and management of finances, human resources, facilities and assets in Naivasha.
Project Officer Job Requirements
University degree in project management, community development, women and gender studies, sociology or an LLB from recognized university.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Project Management with demonstrated success in project planning, financial management, program monitoring, report writing, identifying and procuring technical assistance.
Computer literacy certificate from a recognized institution
Proven work in experiential training for community grassroots members.
Good command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Ability to live among and work with low-income community members.
Added advantage
Experience in developing training modules or lessons plans
Experience in project management in a busy working environment will be an added advantage;
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities; comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and committed to meeting deadlines and creating and improving processes;
Strong presentation, interpersonal and mentoring skills with ability to build relationships and work effectively with myriad stakeholders;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, community engagement, capacity building and presentation skills; and
Experience in data processing (Microsoft Word), spread sheet (Microsoft Excel), PowerPoint presentation software’s (Microsoft PowerPoint) E-mail, and Internet browser software.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV, stating qualifications, experience, current position and remuneration, phone contact, email address, name and addresses of two (2) referees by Monday 21st August 2017 to:Finance and Administration Manager, Haki Mashinani Kenya, P.O Box 15390-00100, Nairobi – Kenya.Email: info@hakimashinanikenya.orgApplicants must meet the minimum requirements and must be available from beginning 1st September 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted not later than Friday the 25th of August 2017.

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info@hakimashinanikenya.org