Xavier Project Programme Officer Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Xavier Project Programme Officer Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
The Vacancy: Xavier Project is looking to recruit for the position of Programme Officer in our Kenya office. Corona Virus pandemic has had adverse impact on the education of millions of children across the world. While schools remain closed, learning cannot be suspended without profound consequences on the children’s psychosocial wellbeing and continuity of learning when schools resume.
Alternative approaches must therefore be adopted to not only keep children engaged but to offer them Mental Health and Psychosocial Support during this challenging times.
During this season, Xavier Project is offering innovative, adaptive and robust education opportunities to refugee children in Kenya’s urban areas. These education interventions will not only ensure sustained learning during the school break but also seamless transition when schools re-open among the targeted groups.
Furthermore, Xavier Project in consultation with other key education actors such as the Ministry of Education, the Kenya Education in Emergencies Working Group (EiE) and the Education Development Partners Coordination Group (EDPCG) will work with School Heads and Boards of Management to achieve post- COVID safe-back-to school.
Duties
Under the Education department Xavier Project runs a sponsorship programme for ECD , primary and secondary students besides an Accelerated Education Program that targets older youth.
To supplement the radio and television lessons offered by the Ministry of Education, Xavier Project team has been involved in production and dissemination of educational podcasts and will be running a mobile library to support the students’ remote learning.
The Programme Officer’s role will be to support the implementation of these education projects in Nairobi and other locations when the need arises.
The Programme
Officer will be expected to:
Implement education activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans
Continuously monitor and evaluate the projects, document lessons learnt and improvement strategies
Mediate and improve Xavier Project’s relationships with various donors and partners including Refugee Led Organisations (RLOs)
Contribute to the growth of the Education Department by initiating innovative approaches
Take part in preparing fundraising proposals
Actively participate in promoting Xavier Project’s vision and mission
Represent FXP in various stakeholder forums
Any other duties assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, Master’s degree is an added advantage
Advanced understanding and experience working in the education sector.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills including for proposals and reports particularly in English
Good knowledge of MS Office
Ability to work sensitively with refugee population or demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities
Ability to work effectively with other people both as an individual and as a member of a group
Experience or ability to work with people from various backgrounds
Excellent administration and organisational skills
Good problem solving skills
Experience in managing budgets
Willing to travel within Kenya
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Xavier Project Programme Officer Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
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