CfBT Education Trust Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

CfBT Education Trust Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya
CfBT wishes to recruit a professional to take charge of its current programmes in Somalia, which focus mainly on institutional development.

Closing date: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi with travel to Somalia

The selected individual will work closely with our Education Partners to support programme activities; participate in strategic planning of the programme, including reporting on programme progress, project budgets and expenditure.

You will provide administrative support to programme partners and staff including site visits to monitor work through out project cycle of programmes.

You will also:

    * Contribute to programme appraisal procedures    * Monitor and evaluate programme/ project activities, budgets and expenditure; production of programme plans and reports for all Somalia projects will be a deliverable.
    * Liaise and network with other educational institutions, clients and partners of the programmes as required by programmes
    * Offer guidance and coordinate programme activities including, administrative support to staff, partners and the organisation’s consultants
    * Organize programme training workshops, event management and contribute in production of newsletters and other publications

Knowledge, skills and experience:

    * Degree in Sociology, Education or any other relevant development - related field
    * Sound knowledge of education policies, strategies and practices at national and international level
    * Minimum 4 years working experience in project planning, monitoring and assessment of programmes and projects in an intergovernmental organisation context.
    * Experience working and partnering with Ministries, Donor Agencies and international NGO’s and an understanding of sector wide approaches
    * Experience of designing, managing and providing support to Programmes, including capacity/ institutional development, policy development and financial management.
    * Experience of working in Somalia or other post-conflict environments will be preferred.

How to apply
Your application should include a cover letter, a detailed CV highlighting relevant skills and experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday, 13 August 2010.

Send to e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke