VACANT POSITION (RE-ADVERTISED)
PROGRAMME OFFICER - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
KCDF is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated individual to lead the implementation of its Youth Development Programme. The programme has a nationwide coverage and seeks to promote inclusion, participation and economic empowerment of youth of between 18 to 35 years. Through a competitive and objective process, Youth Development Grants target youth led and youth serving organizations whose local initiatives are led by youth for youth and targets skills development for livelihood, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities of the young people in Kenya. Under the supervision of the Programme Director, the Programme Officer will lead a team of youth programme staff in the implementation of the existing partnership programmes as well as take a long term view of the future programmes by designing and fundraising and implementing countrywide youth programme. This position requires frequent travel in-country.
Key duties and responsibilities
Coordinate the implementation of the current youth social and economic development programmes at KCDF Ensure effective youth Programme grant portfolio management, including generation and implementation of annual plans and budgets and quarterly cash flow projections for effective budget management. Ensure achievement of very strict implementation deadlines; compliance with programme goal and objectives and adherence with budgets. Coordinate the identification and selection of youth partners/grantees and development of their proposals, plans, and budgets as well as the strengthening of organizational capacity of those youth programme partners Ensure full and proactive compliance
with the Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation guidelines and policies. M&E is a critical component of KCDF’s mechanism for programme management; hence practical previous experience is highly desirable. Support programme development and resource mobilization for increased scope and impact Provide liaison with/ be the focal point for a multi-stakeholder youth advisory groups and networks at the national and sub national levels. Coordinate the identification and supervision of all programme reviews, case studies and programme consultants. Represent KCDF at meetings/fora on youth development/programming with GOK, donors, Civil Society, as appropriate. Initiate new and innovative youth development programmes and attract funding partners
Key qualifications required
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or development studies.
At least 5 years experience in project/programme development and implementation of youth targeting initiatives.
A passion for and experience working in youth programmes.
Experience in capacity building and providing support/mentoring to Youth Groups, Networks, Associations, CBOs and NGOs.
Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.
Proven leadership, management, organizational and networking skills and ability to work with teams.
Experience in grant making and in dealing with donors and reporting requirements is desirable.
Ability to work in a team environment and to be flexible, versatile and open minded in contributing to other relevant organizational goals and objectives.
Applications by qualified candidates should be submitted only by Email (jobs@kcdf.or.ke ) attaching current resume and day time contacts of three referees to be received not later than September 4th 2011. KCDF is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.