Tuesday, November 1, 2011

HELPAGE KENYA PROJECT OFFICER JOB

PROJECT OFFICER
We are a non-governmental and non-profit making organization. Our mission is
to champion the rights, special and general needs and well being of the Older
Persons. We are seeking to employ a Project Officer in one of our projects.
Tasks to be carried out:-
• To be in charge of Programme implementation, monitoring and
evaluation.
• To be responsible in establishing work plans and budgets of programmes.
• To regularly monitor project budgets vs. expenditures and ensure clear
coherence between financial and program progress.
• To guide, supervise the programme in planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Build the capacity of beneficiaries to implement programmes.
• To develop proposals and reports for donors as required.
• To participate in evaluation of projects.
• To ensure that programmes carried out conform to the goals and
objectives of the organization.
• To develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to
promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in poverty reduction and

advocacy programmes.
• To be responsible for the production of monthly, quarterly, annual and
other related reports.
• To liaise with Government and other NGOs working in the area the above
programme is being implemented.
• To further develop the programme by putting in place a system of
learning, information sharing and adaptation.
• Liaising with donors and other agencies for the good implementation of
the programme.
• To carry out any other duties related to the programme as and when you
will be directed by the Chief Executive Officer or his/her appointee.
Essential Competencies:
• Degree in sociology or any other relevant degree or qualification.
• Demonstrate proposal and report writing skills
• Good organizational skills with a flexible approach to managing and
prioritizing a heavy workload.
• Experience of project management
• Excellent team worker with experience of establishing strong working
relationships with colleagues
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
Duration: Fixed Term Contract
Applicants should submit a cover letter and detailed CV, indicating, current
salary and names of 3 referees and their contact telephone number not later
than 7th November 2011.

The Chief Executive
HelpAge Kenya
P. O. Box 34339-00100
NAIROBI

or email to helpage@helpagekenya.org
HelpAge Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.

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