PROGRAMME OFFICER ,SPORTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Position Title:Program Officer, Sports for Development

Reports To:Head of Social Services

Start Date:May 2015

Location:Kibera, Kenya

About Carolina for Kibera (CFK)

Founded in 2001, Carolina for Kibera (CFK) exists to offer motivated individuals in the Kibera slum tools and opportunities to become healthy, educated, and self-sufficient. With a focus on youth, CFK’s first program, a community-based sports program, promotes ethnic, gender and religious cooperation in Kibera. CFK has since expanded to serve the community in a holistic manner through a network of programs in the areas of health, social and economic development– offering low-cost high-quality medical care, sexual health education, entrepreneurship training, and adolescent girls’ empowerment, among other initiatives. Find more information at http://carolinaforkibera.org

About the Position

The position of Program Officer, Sports for Development is a leadership position charged with advancing the development of Kiberan youth through their involvement in sports activities, namely football and skipping rope. The scope of responsibility for the position involves providing technical direction for project implementation, expansion of the program strategy, and development of new projects under the program.

Main Responsibilities

· Provide technical direction to the development and direct implementation of all project activities of the program.

· Design practical, effective activities that uplift the status of most vulnerable children and youths using sports.

· Prepare reports and analysis as required, including monthly status reports, budget reviews, program evaluations, annual reports, etc.

· Prepare periodic work-plans and ensure the implementation of all approved project activities in line with the wider organizational strategy.

· Develop new approaches related to youth development through sports initiatives

· Undertake regular field assessment of target groups and their needs.

· Supervise the day to day activities of all coordinators, coaches, referees and volunteers under the program

· Supervise the identification and recruitment coaches, referees and volunteers for program activities.

· Organize trainings for community coaches, referees, program volunteers and other program participants.

· Ensure the strict observance and maintenance of CFK standards in implementation of the Program ensuring all components are run ethically and respectful to the rights of the beneficiary population.

· Take responsibility for financial management of the project.

· Conduct constant monitoring as well as periodic reviews and take action for progressive improvement of program performance.

· Develop strategic partnerships with relevant governmental, non-governmental and private sector agencies for the support and sustainability of program activities.

· Act as the primary contact of CFK with policy and implementing partners under the program

· Any other duties that you may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

· A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies or a related discipline

· At least 4 years’ experience in development work

· Significant experience in designing and managing grant programs aimed at using sports in improving the lives of youths

· Proven understanding and experience in program development, evaluation and assessment

· Experience working in informal settlements

Competencies

· Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team.

· Ability to work in a complex environment requiring significant collaboration.

· Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to think and act strategically in the design and execution of programs.

· Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.

· Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication with a ability to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences.

· Self-starter with a diligent and professional work ethic able to independently handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Knowledge and familiarity with the Kibera community and environment is an added advantage.