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Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.
Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.
We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.
We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.
The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) is a USAID funded program, jointly implemented by Pact and Pact Kenya. KCSSP provides grants and capacity building support to targeted Civil Society Organizations in Kenya working in advocacy and policy change, peace building and natural resources management.
We are currently seeking a competent and passionate individual for the position of a Program Officer.
Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Manager, the officer will be responsible for development and implementation of the Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform within KCSSP.
Department: Democracy & Governance
Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner
Job Description:
Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Program Manager, the Program Officer will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to other project areas.
She/he will mainly be responsible for the development and implementation of the Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) “Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform.
Reporting Lines
The Program Officer charged with the responsibility of Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities will directly report to the Program Manager Democracy and Governance.
Working relationships
In addition to working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager Democracy and Governance, the program officer will work collaboratively with other program officers in Democracy and Governance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Natural Resources Management, Grants, Finance, New Business Development, Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and Learning (MERL). S/He will also have significant contact and interaction with Pact Kenya partners as may be required of the jobholder.
Key Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Program Officer will include playing a specific leadership role in ensuring that the program fulfills all Democracy and Governance program requirements and processes and take the lead in providing support to DPOs to conduct advocacy and inclusion activities and further build their capacity for more effective implementation of their programs.
The Program Officer will also support the grants management team to ensure sub-grant documents are prepared; budgets are reviewed and are well presented. Specifically, the Program Officer will be responsible for but not limited to:
Program Management
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related fields. A Master’s degree in relevant study areas will be an added advantage.
Professional qualifications
A post graduate qualification in program/project design, development and management will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in working with PWDs and DPOs, preferably in a national government agency, international or local development NGO or DPO umbrella organization
Essential competencies
Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer.
Persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for applications submission is 4:00 pm Thursday 21st July 2011
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