Job Scope: The Community Program Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating community programs for the Mathare community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Research and develop community programs
Assess the program needs with the community and identify areas where new programs are needed
Communicate with the community to determine their needs and interests
Ensure a variety of programs and activities are planned and implemented
Document and report on program progress
Plan and implement community activities
Develop plans of work for the various community programs
Oversee the implementation of the community program activities
Recruit and expand the beneficiaries’ base for the community and market the activities undertaken
Offer strategic direction and oversight for Ghetto Mirror- a monthly community magazine produced by the youth
Recruit, train and oversee different community program team lead members
Encourage local community to participate in local, regional and national programs
Promote community programs
Ensure that community are aware of available activities
Coordinate a community relations campaign to promote community programs
Arrange for advertising of community programs
Maintain contacts with local, regional and territorial organizations
Qualification
A degree in development students, program management or community development
3 years experience in management of community programs
Experience in working in informal settlements especially the youth
Good communication skills and conflict resolution skills
Self-motivated, innovative and self-directed
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be a computer literate
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