Peace Brigade International - Project Officer - Jobs in Kenya
Peace Brigade International - Project Officer - Jobs in Kenya
Job Title: Project Officer – Toolkit Organizer Project
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Main purpose of the role:
The main role of the PBI Kenya TO Project Officer will be to coordinate and implement the TO project.
Additional work will be required to support the organisation with their general operations.
Main duties, tasks and responsibilities
Coordinate the planning and implementation of PBI Kenya TO Project.
Ensure that activities of the PBI Kenya TO project are carried out and timeliness are kept
Ensure regular engagement with and coordination of Toolkit Organizers
Ensure effective monitoring of the implementation/progress on the ground.
Develop a clear & realistic work plan and implement it based on the TO project goals/objectives.
Networking and collaboration; e.g. represent PBI in meetings with (I)NGOs, relevant working groups and with state authorities, including the police.
Design, initiate, develop & implement campaigns together with the TO’s based on the most pressing issues affecting the communities in which TOs operate.
Organize and co-facilitate thematic workshops with W/HRDs and strategic partners.
Responsible for reporting on activities to/for PBI Kenya/Global/ & to donors.
Responsible for budgeting and accounting of Project activities / expenditures in coordination with PBI Kenya’s Finance Officer.
Support PBI Kenya in its program planning, evaluation and reporting as well as fundraising
Actively participate and represent the TO Project in different PBI/PBI Kenya internal meetings, Board meetings and Annual General Meetings.
Media engagement/ work both of and online)?
Essential Qualifications / Person Specification
At least three years’ work experience with international NGOs / Human Rights Organisations.
Knowledge and experience in working with PBI would be an advantage.
Thorough understanding of the Kenyan political and social context with regard to Human Rights and especially SGBV.
Understanding of Kenyan police & legal structure in
the context of gender related issues.
Knowledge of and experience working with the actors and stakeholders involved in gender related issues (i.e. police, medical personnel, gender focused organisations, etc.).
Demonstrable experience in project management roles and in advocacy.
Experience working with W/HRD-Grassroots organisations in informal settlements/ urban slums.
Experience and knowledge of awareness raising campaign work.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to function in highly stressful and/or threatening situations.
Ability to work in multi-cultural teams, cross-cultural environments.
Willingness to work outside normal hours (evenings, weekends), when required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Excellent teamwork and listening skills and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Good time management/ multitasking skills.
This position best suits an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented and shows initiative.
Experience in the non-profit sector and financial reporting to governments is desirable.
Application Details
To apply, please send motivation letter and CV to Brandon McNally with subject TO Project Officer under following
Email: PBIKenya-recruitment@protonmail.com
You should indicate, point by point, how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification.
Please add names of three referees, including their current contact details.
We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline is 9th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Peace Brigade International - Project Officer - Jobs in Kenya
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