Supervisor:
Programme Manager
Duty Station:
Nairobi with visits to project sites on need basis
African Gender and Media Initiative (GEM) is a cutting edge not for profit organization that works to advance gender equality through research and action on women’s human rights. GEM began as a research arm and a reservoir of knowledge and information for the African Women and Child Feature Service (AWCFS) media content development but has since grown to a fully-fledged registered organization in 2008. GEM was founded against the background of the need for evidence-based programming in women’s human rights work in Kenya. GEM brings together women experts in women’s human rights issues specifically women’s health, sexual and reproductive rights, gender-based violence, media, advocacy and research.
1. Areas of Responsibility
We are looking for a Project Officer who should have the ability to infuse gender and power approaches including in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). This person will work with a dynamic team of Programme staff, to develop and manage projects at GEM Trust in Kenya.
Together with other colleagues, you will play an active role in implementing and further developing programmes.
**2. Tasks
a) Project Cycle Management**
• Develop and monitor implementation of work plans at GEM Trust
• Coordinate implementation of activities of the various projects
• Spear head GEM’s publicity activities related to project work
• Initiate and maintain partnerships and networks with national and county stakeholders for coordination and harmonizing all projects including those of SRHR.
• Develop and implement a strategy for periodic program reviews based on project
Targets and timelines
• Represent GEM in donor and partner meetings
• Ensures effective utilization of project resources (both financial and materials)
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and operational research at GEM Trust
• Support the Programme Manager in producing timely narrative and financial reports according to the formats and standard required by donors.
• Support the Programme Manager in programme and project administration
• Supporting the Program Manager in proposal writing and managing donor reporting
• Contribute and support the Program Manager in the in programme development (technical as well as financial) including in fundraising
• Any other task as assigned by the Programme manager
b) Financial Management
• Request field activity advance
• Ensure timely surrender of field activity imprest
**3. Person Specification
Essential
Education & qualification**
A minimum of University graduate degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or any related development field.
Professional experience
Proven experience in the field of SRHR/ field of community health and rights based approach, advocacy
Two years of relevant working experience preferably in a developing country Demonstrable skills and experience in programme design, management and implementation
Demonstrated experience of working with a network of local organizations
Skills
• Fluency in English
• Strong skills in collaborative leadership for effective convening of single or multi-stakeholder groups
• Experience and interest in working with young people in the area of SRHR/
• Sound knowledge and exposure to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health, women’s rights and gender equality
• Extremely persuasive oral and written communication skills;
• Effective report writing and presentation skills for a variety of audiences;
• Tactful and diplomatic with strong influencing and negotiating skills;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software skills.
Personal competencies
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for your work;
• Organisational skills – of yourself and of others
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain and develop positive relationships;
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility;
• Capacity for honest reflective self-appraisal
4. How to Apply:
Please submit an application letter with current detailed CV indicating 3 references. Two of Whom should have been direct supervisors
Applications should be sent to
[email removed]
: indicating the job title
Application Deadline:
16 March 2021 at 12:00 PM
GEM Trust is looking for a Project Officer who should have the ability to infuse gender and power approaches including in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
