Kenya: Programme officer - CLARION

POST OF PROGRAMME OFFICER

CLARION, a Governance and Human Rights NGO based in Nairobi, is seeking an individual to fill the position of a Programme Officer with the following specifications:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Programmes design and planning
2. Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes
3. Undertaking research in relevant areas and contributing to publications
4. Managing, supervising and assessing programme assistants
5. In liaison with the Executive Director and Programmes Coordinator, sourcing for relevant programme personnel including researchers, consultants, project officers, programme assistants and interns
6. Fundraising
7. Financial reporting and management
8. Report writing

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following minimum requirements;

1. A degree from a recognized university. A degree in Law will be an added advantage;
2. Post-graduate qualifications in any social science discipline will be an added advantage;
3. Proven social science research skills. Existence of published material will be an added advantage;
4. Training in Project Management will be an added advantage;
5. Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets;
6. At least two years experience in programme work especially in an NGO;
7. Excellent skills in report and proposal writing;
8. Fundraising skills will be an added advantage; and
9. Proven ability to work in diverse teams and to adapt to a challenging socio-political and economic environment.

The position is for an initial one year with possible renewal based on performance and availability of resources. The entry remuneration will be based on CLARION’s salary structure and the entry level but may be negotiated. The individual will initially be placed on probation as provided by Kenyan law.

If you fit the profile of this position and enjoy working in a challenging environment, please submit your application to the addresses above giving details of your qualifications, experience, and current remuneration.

CLARION is an equal opportunity employer.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY, 2009, 4.30PM