Health and Education Program Officer

Responsibilities

·       Assist partner organizations to strengthen project impact for participants

·       Support partner organizations in project design, monitoring and evaluation (including data collection and analysis), and narrative and financial reporting

·       Conduct project monitoring visits

·       Support partners in organizational capacity building

·       Support partners as they implement safeguarding requirements and maintain strong financial systems

·       Assist partners in building networks with local and outside organizations

·       Participate in MCC meetings, conferences, and events, including weekly team devotions

·       Perform other related duties as required by supervisors 

 

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

·       Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Project Management, International Development, Education, or Health or related degree.  Master’s degree preferred

·       Two to five years of relevant experience, preferably in an NGO

·       Experience with project design, monitoring and evaluation (including data collection and analysis), and narrative and financial reporting

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Critical thinking ability and detail orientation

·       Time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

·       Facilitation skills

·       English fluency, both written and spoken

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

·       Legal right to work in Kenya

 

Personal Characteristics

·       Commitment to MCC’s mission and values, including service and non-violence

·       Maturity and sound judgment

·       Self-motivated and able to take initiative

·       Positive attitude and enthusiastic team spirit

 

 

How to Apply

 

By 31 October 2023 email kenya.recruitment@mcc.org a cover letter (no longer than one page explaining how you have the skills to do this job well and are a good fit with MCC’s mission) and a CV (no longer than two pages summarizing your education and previous work experience) combined in a single PDF document.  In addition, enter basic information about yourself on the Google form at http://bit.ly/3PVAafz.

 

Please note that applications not following these instructions will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.