JOB PURPOSEUnder the leadership and guidance of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring that project activities are fully implemented through provision of technical support and mentorship in accordance with Amref rules and regulations and donor requirements. This is a field-based assignment with travel to Nairobi as required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProject coordination & implementationCo-ordinate and participate in design, planning and implementation of project activities in the county.Participate in preparation of annual work plans and progress monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project reports as per donor and organizational requirements.Work with the Ministry of health and stakeholders to ensure highquality project implementation while nurturing their talent and career growthProvide operational assistance to the project team to ensure smooth continuity of project activitiesDevelop capacity of HRH and county leadership to implement, monitor and report on the project progress through provision of technical advice and mentorship.Financial management Support project implementation by taking activity advance, travel imprests and ensuring implementation as per the budgetSupport project work plan implementation for a healthy financial standing with acceptable financial performance and burn rateEnsure timely surrender of field activity advances and compliance to financial SOPs and protocolsMonitoring, reporting and EvaluationSupport project M&E activities including report writing and uploading programme data on AIMsAssist in preparation and tracking of quarterly and annual budgets, and work plansWrite project reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) as required by the donor and the organization Upload project data in AIMS on a monthly basis as requiredProvide day-to-day program updates and status reports as neededSupport in the preparation of work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance frameworks for the projectDocumentation and Knowledge managementDocument and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt locally and internationally to influence policy and action.Prepare technical monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports relating to the project as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Professional QualificationsThe ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social sciences, Public Health or related field.Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of capacity enhancing programmes.In depth knowledge of capacity development approaches and methodologiesKnowledge in human resources for health (HRH) development, adult learning methodologies and leveraging technology for learning.Required ExperienceAt least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy donor funded program with focus on health programming preferably community/public health or health development programmes.Hands on experience in project coordination monitoring, reporting and documentation.Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing programme from start-up under limited time constraints.Hands on experience in project development, proposal writing and grant management.Knowledge, Skills and CompetenciesGood interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skillsICT proficientAbility to work under minimal supervisionFacilitation & Presentation SkillsCommitment, Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressureSelf-confidenceA team playerIntegrity
