Program Officer Job - Makindu Childrens Centre

Makindu Children’s Centre, a not-for-profit NGO based in Makindu town has a vacancy for a Program Officer.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Officer will be expected to perform the following duties:

Coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities, ensuring compliance to Makindu Children’s Centre quality standards.

Conduct regular assessments of capacity building needs of community volunteers, guardians and other stakeholders

Design and oversee the delivery of trainings/workshops for staff, volunteers, Community Health Workers and or other stakeholders as appropriate, in order to strengthen their capabilities to effectively contribute to the realization of MCC goals and objectives

Coordinate the collection of program implementation data and writing of monthly/quarterly program reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and other grants requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Social Work, Community Development) or a related field
• Minimum three years experience in coordinating program work in a busy NGO environment
• Hands-on experience in OVC, HIV/AIDS programming
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in computer user application a must
• Strong training and facilitation skills. Experience in proposal development a plus.

Interested candidates should send their Hard copy application letter, certificates, testimonials and CV stating current/expected remuneration on or before Friday 1st August, 2014, addressed to:

The Program Director
Makindu Children’s Centre
P.O.Box 101 – 90138,
Makindu.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.