Program Officer

Details:
FIDA/PO/02/2019: PROGRAM OFFICER- WOMAN & GOVERNANCE.
Report to: Senior Program Officer (Women & Governance).
Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyzing existing policies for gender responsiveness and accountability.
Planning coordination and implementation of programme activities under different grants.
Commissioning, coordinating, supervision, editing and managing the undertaking of researches and documentation under the programme.
Coordinate and implement programme activities.
Developing policy briefs and other information communication materials.
Internal and external reporting on problematic.
Development of proposals, concept notes and work plans for funding and cultivating a good relationship with all partners.
Representing the organization in international, regional, national, county and community platforms.
Manage FIDA Kenya networks related to the program.
Lobbying and advocating on different thematic issues on women’s rights.
Monitoring the progress of programmatic initiatives and provide intervention and technical support for the achievement of desired objectives.
Resource mobilization.

Qualifications and attributes;
 The ideal candidate should at least possess the following qualifications and attributes: –

Bachelor of Laws or Social Sciences from a recognized University.
Training in program management and planning will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years work experience in NGO sector.
Knowledge and experience in program planning, designing, monitoring & evaluation.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Women’s and PLWD rights issues.
Must possess strong writing skills, proficiency in computers, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.