Catholic Relief Senior Project Officer - Youth - Jobs in Kenya

Catholic Relief Senior Project Officer - Youth - Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary:

As a member of the BORA Project team, and reporting to the Program Manager – Youth, the Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Youth will be responsible for the achievement of BORA project objectives through coordination and provision of technical guidance and advice to project staff and a diverse group of stakeholders.

His/her coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

The Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Youth will work closely with County Governments of Nairobi, Isiolo and Kilifi, Government Ministries, TVETA, NITA, KNQA, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Providers, Youths, peer NGOs, private sector and community members to advance the youth skilling agenda. S/he will ensure the project consistently applies youth mainstreaming and integration efforts, emphasizing an inclusive Positive Youth Development Approach.

Specific Responsibilities:

Oversee and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities in Nairobi, Isiolo and Kilifi counties as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.

Provide technical leadership helping ensure the development and implementation of innovative youth skills development strategies that address needs of youths, especially for young women and youths with disability.

Support the undertaking of labour market assessments to inform the design and roll-out of skills development and employment interventions.

Link new and emerging youth-led entrepreneurs with relevant service providers such as youth hubs for business development support, value chain actors for market linkage, financial service providers for youth-friendly financial products and services.

Map out and foster effective partnership, representation, and outreach with key stakeholders including Government ministries, TVET institutions, employers, finance institutions and NGOs.

Identify and participate in Youth & Education Technical Working Groups with relevant stakeholders and partners to build strategic relationships and influence relevant policy and regulatory reforms for improved access to TVET opportunities.
Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating

project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.

Plan and engage in regular project monitoring of the planned activities involving the relevant stakeholders and track the services are delivered with set project indicators, coverage, quality, and inclusiveness.

Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.

Participate in CP Youth Programming activities as well as business development initiatives to grow the Youth portfolio.

Personal Skills:

Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.

Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners.

Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.

Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

Ability to collaborate and contribute to a close knit, supportive team environment, and work with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

Efficient, high-capacity self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

Outstanding interpersonal skills. Ability to quickly establish trust and rapport with professional and community stakeholders; comfortable addressing politically sensitive and policy questions with tact and poise.

Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.

Required Languages – English, Kiswahili

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% within sub-counties in Nairobi, Isiolo and Kilifi counties.

How to Apply

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