IPPF is a global federation committed to promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.
It is a leading non-governmental organization working in sexual and reproductive health and rights in 182 countries. IPPF has six regional offices.
The IPPF Africa Region office is based in Nairobi and serves 42 affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa
We are seeking for a qualified person for the position of Project Officer
Under the supervision of the Adolescents and Youth Advisor, the Project Officer will provide technical and administrative support to the SALIN Plus and DANIDAA plus Projects to the selected Member Associations in Africa.
Some of the main responsibilities include:
It is a leading non-governmental organization working in sexual and reproductive health and rights in 182 countries. IPPF has six regional offices.
The IPPF Africa Region office is based in Nairobi and serves 42 affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa
We are seeking for a qualified person for the position of Project Officer
Under the supervision of the Adolescents and Youth Advisor, the Project Officer will provide technical and administrative support to the SALIN Plus and DANIDAA plus Projects to the selected Member Associations in Africa.
Some of the main responsibilities include:
- To prepare regular donor updates and project profiles
- To compile and analyze documentation, reports, work plans, project proposals and correspondence relating to assigned technical areas
- To provide technical backstopping support to the SALIN Plus and DANIDAA plus projects.
- To monitor budgets and activity status for timely implementation of project work plans
- To facilitate the preparation of Funding Agreements for projects and ensure timely funds transfers to Member Associations and the expenditure reports to the Regional Office
- To assist in the development of presentations, articles and abstracts for submission to internal and external audiences and dissemination of the same, as and when required
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.
The candidate should have project planning and problem solving skills and proven track record of team building skills.
You must have proven analytical, presentation and written communication skills.
Proficiency in English and in French with a working knowledge of the other language is essential.
Knowledge of Portuguese is an added advantage.
Competitive remunerative will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
IPPF is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 12th February 2010
For further information and an application form, please see our website www.ippfar.org or contact Human Resources, P.O. Box 30234- 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel. (00 254) 20 2712672. Fax (00 254) 20 2712819 or email hroffice @ ippfaro.org
We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged
