The jobholder is responsible for providing support to the civic engagement pillar for the efficient and effective delivery of civic engagement programmes. The jobholder will report to the Civic Engagement Manager.
Responsibilities
Participate in the development and implementation of the civic engagement work plan.
Support in reviewing of partner reports and harvesting civic engagement results as per the outputs indicators and targets. This includes collating social accountability and budget related improvements from partner and budget facilitator initiatives
Support in the monitoring of implementing partners in the civic engagement cluster.
Assist in compiling and preparation of programme reports.
Support in the preparation of monthly and quarterly programme reports for submission to the Head of programmes.
Provide logistical support for civic engagement capacity development activities such as workshops, implementing partner forums etc.
Support the implementation of the safe and inclusive cities project that Uraia is implementing in collaboration with PLAN and SDI Kenya.
Undertake monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of Uraia in liaison with the civic Engagement Manager
Provide support in monitoring and evaluation of Uraia programme activities.
Participate in capacity assessment of potential grantees.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in Social or Development Studies.
Additional qualifications in project management will be an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementing programme activities
Demonstrated work experience in democracy and governance sector will be an added advantage.
Additional qualifications and experience in public sector budgeting and performance monitoring work will be an asset.
Additional skills
Planning and coordination skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
Quality orientation abilities
Personal Qualities
Self-motivated
Enthusiastic and passionate about their work
Eager to learn and put skills into action
Team player
Responsive
The engagement for this position will be for an initial contract of three 2 years that is renewable subject to performance and availability of funding. For more details about Uraia, please see the Uraia Trust website www.uraia.or.ke. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
