SHOFCO Community Programs Officer Job

Position: Community Programs Officer

Location: Kibera, Nairobi

Reports to: Kibera Program Manager

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am to 5pm

Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for providing oversight and strategic leadership for community program, ensure program activities and reports are done within set timelines and according to the set standards, provide supportive leadership / mentorship to the field implementation team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation, development, and growth of all community programs (Youth, Early Childhood Development, Adult Education, Gender Development, Community Library and Cyber Cafe).
• Manage program development and strategic growth of all community programs to ensure all programs meet targets and goals.
• Organize community events.
• Manage reporting and impact measurement for all programs.
• Recruit, manage, train, and provide support for community programs staff.
• Oversee budget request and approval process.
• Develop and execute a marketing plan for community programs with goal of increasing community participation.
• Coordinate monthly review meetings for program progress
• Work with parents and community stakeholders to ensure effectiveness.
• Develop joint work plans and ensure timely reporting and attainment of donor targets
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Programs Manager.

Education and Experience

Competencies & Skills

• Report writing skills
• Community relations/mobilization
• Organization skills
• Budgeting/ fiscal management
• People management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• University degree or higher diploma in Community development, project management or social sciences
• Over 3 year’s post-graduation experience in managing community empowerment programs
• Experience working in informal settlements

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English,
• Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and analysis,
• Strong coordination and negotiation skills with stakeholders,
• Proven technical competencies in planning, design and implementation of programmes as well as sound financial skills (e.g., budgeting),
• Experience of work with a team in a multi-cultural environment in development settings and good team leadership,
• A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive and honest approach to people.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Officer, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries.
Applications without this information will not be considered.
DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 12th August 2015.