Project Officer (PO) – Compassion Aid International
Description
Compassion Aid International is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Project Officer (PO) to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects aimed at empowering communities and improving lives. The PO will play a vital role in ensuring that projects are executed effectively, meet their objectives, and align with Compassion Aid International's mission and values.
Key tasks & responsibilities
- Participate in developing project annual work plan and operational plans.
- Facilitate Training of Trainers (TOT) for community counselors to offer psychosocial support to peers.
- Train frontline women on alternative livelihoods and provide them with startup kits.
- Train women in the frontline and local leaders on leadership and advocacy.
- Sensitize women and Youths at the frontlines, partners, state, and non-state actors on regional and national architecture
- Conduct technical assistance and regular monitoring visits to support capacity of community groups to engage women effectively with peace building forums.
- Conduct project participatory review and reflection meetings with partners, community members and other stakeholders.
- Keep documentation of all the project activities, compile all the minutes of the discussions and resolution reached.
- With support from M&E , conduct mentoring and peer learning sessions with partners to implement the timely use of monitoring tools.
- With the support of the LRP team, conduct quarterly lessons observations in the project area.
- Mobilize rural women into a critical mass for women, peace and security campaigners/Transitional justice activists.
- Submit activity reports (including all corresponding attachments) and monthly reports on activity progress, relating to project outputs and outcomes, as is defined in the annual plan.
- Liaise with government institutions, Development Partners, and community members.
- Participate in coordination meetings where necessary with other Agencies and Government stakeholders on land rights etc.
- Works closely together with other project staff in other fields and liaises with project staff at other locations for exchange and mutual learning.
- Participating in the local, national and regional networks for women, peace and security agenda when required.
- Collaboration with the Programme Manager: Women’s Rights and Governance and the Programme Manager Partnership and Local Rights Program Coordination
Education Qualifications.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law, Development Studies, Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Social Science discipline. Business Administration, Education or any related field
- Proficient facilitation skills, especially for community-based training and workshops.
- Excellent social, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Strong decision-making abilities, particularly in tactical project management and resolving challenges.
- Planning, implementation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in analyzing community needs and providing sustainable, community-driven solutions.
- Skilled in report writing and documentation, with attention to detail.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably within the NGO sector.
- Familiarity with the social, cultural,
- Experience in capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation of community-level initiatives.
Send in your CV and cover letter by 29th December 2024. We shall recruit on first come first served basis.
Job role insights
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Date posted
December 17, 2024
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Closing date
January 1, 2025
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Hiring location
Nairobi
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Offered salary
Negotiable Price
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Career level
Middle Level
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
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Experience
5 Years
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Gender
Female
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