Zinduka Afrika - Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project Officer Job in Kenya

Zinduka Afrika; a Non Governmental Organization is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Project Officer

Reporting Time: Immediately
Reporting to Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement the OVC project.
• Prepare tools for profiling and follow up of the OVC needs.
• Refer OVC issues to the appropriate institutions.
• Coordinate OVC activities for the organization.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of the project, Workplan, Financies among others.
• Prepare timely and quality reports.
• Mobilize resources particularly write proposals for fundraising among other fundraising activities.
• Raise awareness in regard to OVC.
• Assist in lobbying and advocacy for the needs of OVC.
• Promote networking and collaboration with like minded organizations.
• Any other duties assigned by the management.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Social Science, Psychology, Public Health or other relevant Field from a recognized Institution.
• Must be a born again Christian
• Two years experience coordinating the implementation of community programs
• Prior work experience in OVC programs is essential.
• Must have fundraising skills.
• Community Mobilization skills.
• Experience of planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Facilitation and Coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualified candidates should apply attaching a Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, a letter from the Pastor and a recommendation letter from their latest employer quoting their expected salary and send them to: info@zinduka-afrika.org or zinduka.afrika@gmail.com before 11th August 2010.