13 April 2011

Programme Officer Job in Mombasa Kenya - Solidarity with Women in Distress

Solidarity with Women in Distress is a leading service provider, partner and advocate in combating the maltreatment of women and children in Kenya.

Founded in 1985 and registered as a local NGO in 1997, it has partnered with key agencies including the Ministries of the GoK, Public Health and Sanitation, Medical Service, Education, Labour, Children and Gender, Tourism, DANIDA, USAID, ILO and various others. We represent Kenya’s pioneering sex workers support organization with over 6,000 women and children served and counting.

We have implemented several successful programs including: The Self-Esteem Project, Trafficking in Persons, Rehabilitation, Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour, Recovery and Reintegration of Sexually Exploited Children and Youth, APHIA II Program (HIV Care, Prevention and Support) and the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation in Tourism. Our programs revolve around the three core strategies of withdrawal and rehabilitation, prevention, and reintegration.

Objectives

To create awareness on social, economic, health and legal issues among stakeholders and society at largeTo facilitate and enhance the process of assisting women and children in reaching fulfilling and sustainable livelihoodsTo lobby and advocate for gender sensitive development policiesTo increase program efficiency and effectiveness by networking with other organizationsTo support and expand our programs by mobilizing resources from diversified sources.Job Description

Job title: Programme Officer

Organization: Solidarity with Women in Distress

Country: Kenya

Location: Mombasa

Closing date: 21st April 2011

Purpose of Position

To develop and directly implement clear and tangible strategies to ensure effective programme work and further ensure well coordinated and target responsive resource acquisition efforts that focus on Solwodi (K) priorities and core competences.

Major Responsibilities

Overseeing planning and implementation of Solwodi (K) programs and closely work with field coordinatorsEnsure effective resource mobilization and management of various donor funded programmesCoordinate all programmes related external and internal visitsIn liaison with other departments ensure quality and timely proposals are developed and marketedWork with branches to ensure accurate, timely and quality quarterly and annual reports are developed and disseminated internally and to donors, and Support other offices and partnershipsEnsure timely, accurate and comprehensive programme management.Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes and preparation of accurate closure reportsEnsure high quality representation and collaboration with donors, NGOs, Government and other stakeholdersEnsure result based management systems are utilized in liaison with departments and branchesBuild staff and community capacity to realize the vision of the organizationAny other responsibility as assigned by the team leaderQualifications, Experience and Skills
The Holder of this position must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized University. Masters degree will be an added advantageThey must have a minimum of 3 years experience with regard to designing, planning implementation supervising and reporting on programmesThey must have 2 years experience in Programme managementThe holder of this position must be result oriented who can handle heavy workload as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizations, donor and other stakeholders demandsThey must have experience in public relations, leadership, fundraising, result based management, donor requirements, staff/community capacity building, strategic management and team playerCross cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity.All applications letters and together with detailed CV with names of three referees should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than 26th April 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Job location: - Mombasa-Kenya

Team Leader
Solwodi@wanachi.com
Solwodi (K)

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