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Position:
Project Officer
Reports to: Project Manager – Nairobi
Location:
Nairobi – Kenya
Closing date: 2nd September, 2013
THE
ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid organisation
working in situation of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work
alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action
and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their
living conditions and promote respect for their dignity.
Handicap International intervenes in difficult circumstances in order to
prevent impairments and disabilities caused by disease, accidents or violence.
The organisation also aims to ensure access for all to services in a range of
sectors. Lastly, the organisation works on capacity- building, promotes greater
social participation and encourages people to exercise their rights.
The Handicap International network consists of eight national associations.
The French association, set up in 1982, was joined in its fight to help the
most vulnerable people by Handicap International Belgium in 1986, followed by
Switzerland in 1996, Luxembourg in 1997, Germany in 1998, the UK in 1999,
Canada in 2003 and lastly the USA in 2006. Following the creation of the
Federation in 2009, Handicap International adopted a new global organization
that aims to consolidate and increase its capacity to take action in aid of the
most vulnerable people in more than 60 countries.
THE
PROJECT
The Project Officer
(PO) position is for a Road Safety project to be implemented in Kenya targeting
traffic police departments in Naivasha and Thika Counties. This is a four
months project running from September to December
2013 with the following activities:
- Support in development and refinement of national road safety strategy
- Build the capacity of traffic police to conduct speed enforcement and helmet wearing enforcement
- Build the capacity of traffic police to collect and utilize data in strategic enforcement
THE
POSITION
Under the direct
supervision of the Project Manager in Nairobi, the PO will ensure that the
project activities are implemented as per the project proposal.
He/she
is responsible for
1.
Implementation of project activities
- Implement the planned activities in the best interest of the targeted beneficiaries and respecting HI and the donor requirements
- Ensure the quality and efficiency of the intervention
2.
Monitor, reporting and evaluation
- Follow up the implementation of the activities and fill in on a regular basis the data collection tools drafted by the Project Manager.
- Monitor and track progress of activities against action plans and compile the information for review by the project manager
- Participate in the preparation of donor(s) reports
3.
Acting as the liaison with project partners
- Plan regular meetings with partners and stakeholder
- Ensure effective communication among partners, organizations and the community
- Ensure resource sharing and knowledge transfer
4.
Contribute towards the development of the project
- Participate in the assessment of gaps and needs in the sector of intervention and exchange information with the Project manager
- Contribute to the proposal development for the next phase of the project.
Qualifications
and skills required
Education
- Diploma or Degree in Communication Studies or Social Sciences
Experience
- Minimum of 6 months practical experience in project implementation or organizing training events
- Experience in road safety and transport projects would be an added advantage
Attributes
- Innovative
- Team Player
- Ability to multitask
- Organizational skills
- Decision Making
- Communication and Problem solving
- Able to work independently
Skills
Required
- Public relations
- Monitoring
- Facilitation
- Report writing
- Computer: MS word, Ms Excel, Internet, Electronic messaging system
If
you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your
application along with an up-to-date CV and 3 referees with their current
contacts by email to : recruit06@handicap-international .or.ke . The email
subject line should be marked: “Application
for Project Officer – Road Safety” Only short listed candidates with the above
qualifications and skills will be contacted. Please note that due to the
urgency of the position the successful candidate shall be required to report on
short notice. Handicap
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities
are encouraged to apply
