Friday, January 31, 2014

Diakonie Emergency Aid Program Officer job vacancy (Kshs. 198,000.00)

Diakonie Emergency Aid - Regional Office Nairobi seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position;
Program Officer - Based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to African Countries
 
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, the Program officer will be responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian projects which are implemented by partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Regular travel to countries of operation
  • Follow the humanitarian and security context in countries of operation
  • Support staff of partner organizations to ensure timely submission of quality project proposals and monthly project reports
  • Monitor projects progress through field visits and checking/analysing documentation
  • Evaluate projects
  • Report monthly to the Deputy Regional Director on project progress
  • Write interim/final reports according to donor requirements
  • Maintain systems for project related documentation
  • Communicate with partners in the field and desk officers at headquarters in Germany
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Minimum 3 Years humanitarian experience in programing
  • University degree in business administration/management, development studies and/or relevant technical qualification (agriculture/food security, water and sanitation, civil engineering etc.)
  • Experience with PME in INGOs
  • Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer software: MS Word, Excel & Email applications required
This will be a one year contract with possible extension. 

Gross pay: KES 198,000
 
To receive an application form, send an email to: dea.recruitment@gmail.com
Applications must include an application form, cover letter and a daytime telephone number. 
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 17th February 2014.
All applications should be sent to: recruitment@diakonieemergency-aid.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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