Project Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya - FHF

Vacancy: Project Officer
 

The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya

Nairobi office
 

International Development

Organisation
 

Trachoma Elimination Program
 

Founded in 1992, The Fred Hollows

Foundation has been a driving force in the development and implementation of

blindness prevention programs in some of the poorest and most isolated regions

in the world. Currently operating in 19 countries throughout Africa, South Asia

and South East Asia, The Foundation is working to end avoidable blindness.

Reporting to the program manager, you

will participate in the development, implementation and monitoring & evaluation

of The Fred Hollows Foundation Trachoma program activities in Kenya, supported

by the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.

Previous experience in program planning and implementation is essential. Your

experience working for a development, government or community based

organisation will be looked at favourably. 

In addition you can demonstrate your

ability to cultivate key relationships – developing strategies and resources to

influence, persuade and build the confidence of partners, program staff and

other stakeholders. 

A demonstrated interest in public

health is highly desirable.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• 3+ years’ program coordination and
  
  implementation experience in an international development or community
  
  based organisation


• Experience coordinating outcomes through
  
  partners, as well as the ability to work independently


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• The ability to interpret financial management
  
  data


• Strong analytical skills


• Strong written and verbal English skills as
  
  well as Swahili


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Extensive domestic travel is

required, including travel to remote locations. 

This position is a 3 year fixed- term

contract.

For further information please

contact Susan Kamau, People Partner Africa at skamau@hollows.org .
 

Closing Date: 5pm EAT Friday 27th

November 2015

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children

in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves

the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we

maintain and promote a child safe environment.