Program Officer, Garissa Job at Search For Common Ground - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Program Officer, Garissa

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Search For Common Ground

Deadline of this Job:
14 August 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 03, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
OUR MISSION End violent conflict. It’s our purpose - our call to action. Instead of tearing down an existing world, we focus on constructing a new one. We do this through a type of peacebuilding called conflict transformation. Meaning: we look to change the everyday interactions between groups of people in conflict, so they can work together to build up their community, choosing joint problem-solving over violence. Our mission is to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions. OUR VISION Our ability to deal with conflict affects how we handle every issue humanity is facing. Whether global in nature, such as poverty, hunger or the environment, or closer to home, such as family or community relations, we face daily challenges to our abilities to deal with conflict constructively. So, our vision is of a world where: Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence. Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm for individuals, communities, organizations, and nations.
Provides technical assistance in coordinating and implementing country office programs, develops capacity among affiliate partners in program implementation, management, evaluation and promotes networking with program stakeholders .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides technical assistance in the implementation of organization’s strategic plans by conducting research, identifying potential programs, and development of partnerships to ensure participation in program activities
• Responsible for the development of concept papers and/or project proposals for resource mobilization purposes
• Coordinates with affiliate staff in establishing and conducting community advisory councils
• Provides technical assistance in the facilitation of community workshops and programs
• Support staff and affiliate partners in aligning programs with goals and objectives
• Provide on-site visits to program beneficiaries to monitor progress, assess program effectiveness and recommend program modification
• Provides documentation and status reports for donor requirements
• Plays an active role in resource mobilization efforts
• Liaises with other peace focused organizations for the development of best practices


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• 5+ years’ experience in working in the human service or social services and/or with a non-profit organization
• Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Demonstrated experience with the design, implementation, management and evaluation of programs
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English
• Good oral/written communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to travel to program locations
• Proficiency in Somali language required
• Experience working and living in Garissa required


Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work or relevant human services discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience


Behavioral Competencies
• Working with People: The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.
• Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.
• Drive for Results and Efficiency: The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.
• Relationship Management: The ability to manage interactions, to provide service and to support the organization while building an effective internal and external network.
• Leadership and Navigation: The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement.
• Communication: The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and communicate with others.
• Global and Cultural Effectiveness: The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally.
• Ethical Practice: The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.
• Business Acumen: The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan.
• Developing others (for people manager): The ability to provide support to enhance performance and professional growth.
Special Consideration
Female candidates are encouraged to apply


Job Education Experience: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 14 August 2020
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 03-08-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-08-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-08-2065
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