Project Officer (3 Posts)

Background

The Anglican Development service is the development arm of the Anglican Church of Kenya. It operates and implements social programs in 10 Regions in Kenya namely ADS Pwani, ADS Eastern, ADS Mt. Kenya East , ADS NAIKA, ADS Nyanza, ADS South Rift, ADS Central Rift, ADS North Rift, ADS Western and ADS Mt Kenya. ADS Kenya has secured funding to implement a project in ADS Mt Kenya specifically in Kiambu County. The project seeks to advancing Renewable Energy Technologies for Agricultural Vale Chain Transformation in Kiambu County, Kenya: There are vacancies both at ADS Kenya offices and ADS Mt. Kenya.

The Project Officer will be based in the communities in Kiambu County and will provide technical advice and on-site support to the community groups and households. You will offer training and provide follow-ups in liaison with Government Officers from the Line Ministries and Departments and other stakeholders. Project Officer will populate field data for consolidation and final reporting by the Project Manager

1. You will be responsible for the outreach program.
2. Community mobilization and sensitization ensuring proper planning, organization, and facilitation of the planned training, workshops, and meetings for your program activities.
3. Documentation and submission of monthly and quarterly reports to the ADS Mt. Kenya and any other relevant stakeholders in time.
4. Attend and actively participate in relevant workshops and seminars.
5. Ensure quality, consistent, and confidential records keeping at the office.
6. Proper and timely ordering of essential field supplies.
7. Prepare timely field reports.
8. Planning and budgeting for your program activities.

Qualification and Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Education, Public Health, Sociology, Community development, and/or other related social science field.
2. Computer literate (MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Internet)
3. Three years of progressive working experience in the design, management and implementation of projects and programmes and/or working in project related area;
4. Previous experience in donor-funded programs for an NGO, governmental institution or donor organization with specific experience in Renewable energy or livelihood.
5. Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team, strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
6. Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
7. Team management;
8. Decision-making skills and ability to work under minimum supervision.