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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

  • Date posted

    December 17, 2024

  • Closing date

    January 1, 2025

  • Hiring location

    Nairobi

  • Offered salary

    Negotiable Price

  • Career level

    Middle Level

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree

  • Experience

    5 Years

  • Gender

    Female

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