Organizational Capacity Strengthening Officer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Community Development or other relevant fields. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Results-based programme management for (I)NGOs and donor-funded initiatives of similar scope.
Strong and passionate commitment to and knowledge of youth policy and programmatic priorities in Africa

Experience

At least four (4) years of hands-on project experience in NGO sector, Organizational Capacity Strengthening, Contract and Sub-Award Management.
Experience in mentorship and coaching, organizational capacity assessments and supporting organizations to develop and implement capacity-building plans
Experience in advance grants management 
Experience in program and budget management
Experience working with diverse and multicultural teams is necessary
Experience in coordinating and managing youth-led organizations
Demonstrable experience in mentoring and coaching Sub-awardees on Organizational development functions

Competences and skills

Strong process facilitation skills, with the ability to develop and implement skill-building workshops and other learning events for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
Energetic, hands-on with the ability to prioritize demanding tasks and finds challenges exciting
Ability to exercise confidentiality, integrity, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people and processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and networking skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to work under minimal supervision

Apply via :

amref.org