Program Officer Job in Kenya

The

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that

includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace,

and humanitarian service. 

Its

work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in

the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. 

We are

looking for a Program

Officer, Kenya Peaceful Youth and their Communities Program for an initial period of 2 years.
 

Job

Summary: The

Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of the

Kenya Peaceful Youth and their Communities Program. S/He will oversee the work

of AFSC program Partners and Interns under the Kenya Program. 

The

Program Officer will be strong on Project Cycle management and be overall

responsible for the implementation and results of all projects under the Kenya

Program. 

The

scope of work includes project management, reporting, capacity building and

training, resource mobilization, coordinating Program partners, networking,

lobbying and advocacy.

The Program Officer will also provide technical support to partners in terms of

programming approaches related to peace and conflict resolution, AVP

(Alternative to violence program), Do no Harm and other Community based

approaches. 

S/He

will engage with all key stakeholders to achieve program results in line with

the Kenya strategic plan. S/He will participate in extended Africa Leadership

Team (ALT) meeting and make presentations on the Kenya Program.

S/He

will be responsible for developing annual work plans and budget, writing

periodic reports, case studies and stories of significant change and contribute

to AFSC publications for external communication.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s
  
  Degree or equivalent experience in a field of knowledge relevant to AFSC’s
  
  work – (Development, peace and conflict).


• Familiarity
  
  with the work of AFSC and willingness to work closely with fellow staff as
  
  a team. Reliable in meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks.


• Demonstrated
  
  analytical and communications skills; fluency in spoken and excellent
  
  written English, required, and in another local language desirable, such
  
  as Kiswahili.


• Commitment
  
  to Quaker values and testimonies.


• Understanding
  
  of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC
  
  and demonstrate ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.


• Experience
  
  with peacebuilding, conflict transformation programs, and nonviolent
  
  approaches to problem solving highly desirable.


• Ability
  
  to take the initiative, manage priorities and work independently on
  
  specific issues.


• Demonstrated
  
  computer skills (PC/Windows), particularly word processing spreadsheet and
  
  database applications (MS office), and e-mail.

If you wish to express an interest in this position, send your

application stating your current and expected monthly salary and your CV (no

more than four pages) including at least three referees to:

P.O. Box 66448 – 00800, 

or

email: afscafricajob@yahoo.com 

American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity

Employer. 

Qualified

persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation,

race, age, sex or disability.