Organization: YADEN East Africa
Vacant Position: Program Officer
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Work station: The Liberty Centre Pangani Shopping Centre– Nairobi
Start Date: August 2009
YADEN is an NGO based in Nairobi and works in 15 urban areas in East Africa with an aim of partnering with young people, especially young women. Assisting them identify their potential, turning these potentials into skills that can earn them decent livelihoods at the same time empowering young people to actively participate in social-cultural and econo-political development of their communities.
YADEN engages the arts and sports to tackle the following thematic areas HIV/AIDS, Gender Based Violence, Education, Diversity and Entrepreneurship.
General Tasks of the position:
Vacant Position: Program Officer
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Work station: The Liberty Centre Pangani Shopping Centre– Nairobi
Start Date: August 2009
YADEN is an NGO based in Nairobi and works in 15 urban areas in East Africa with an aim of partnering with young people, especially young women. Assisting them identify their potential, turning these potentials into skills that can earn them decent livelihoods at the same time empowering young people to actively participate in social-cultural and econo-political development of their communities.
YADEN engages the arts and sports to tackle the following thematic areas HIV/AIDS, Gender Based Violence, Education, Diversity and Entrepreneurship.
General Tasks of the position:
- Co-ordination, management & implementation, monitoring & evaluation and Report writing
Duties and Responsibilities
- Offering Guidance and capacity building sessions for youth groups on key issues of Diversity, Gender, HIV/AIDS and Education
- Developing work plans for programs activities.
- Guiding program assistants in implementation, reporting and documentation of program activities.
- Sourcing for Material, financial and other resources for program activities.
- Maintaining and improving a broad network with program partners including government officials, the civil society, research institutions, the private sector, current and potential donors
- Undertake any other duties as shall be assigned by Programme Coordinator or the Executive Director
Required Qualifications and experience
- Minimum of first degree in Social Sciences
- Two years experience in working with the Youth particularly young women.
- Fluency in English and Swahili (French will be an added advantage)
- Experience in working on areas of Gender, HIV/Aids, Education and Diversity.
- Qualification in community development.
- Computer Proficiency.
- Below 35 years old.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to create alliances and partnerships with relevant organizations, government departments and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work within a teamwork environment.
- Salary offer is Kshs 28,000 to Kshs 33,000 per month depending on qualifications.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send an application letter, current CVs indicating day time Telephone/mobile number, contacts of 3 referees, salary expectations & the extent of availability.
Send your application by email to info @ yadeneastafrica.org or hand deliver to The Liberty Centre Offices located at The Pangani Shopping Centre before Friday 7th August 2009 by 4:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
