Organizational Capacity Strengthening Officer at Amref Kenya

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million. We have 19 innovative products and project models that have successfully been implemented and transformed 5.4 million lives.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Knowledge Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Community Development or other relevant fields. Master’s degree is an added advantage.Results-based programme management for (I)NGOs and donor-funded initiatives of similar scope.Strong and passionate commitment to and knowledge of youth policy and programmatic priorities in Africa Experience At least four years of hands-on project experience in NGO sector, Organizational Capacity Strengthening, Contract and Sub-Award Management.Experience in mentorship and coaching, organizational capacity assessments and supporting organizations to develop and implement capacity-building plansExperience in advance grants managementExperience in program and budget managementExperience working with diverse and multicultural teams is necessaryExperience in coordinating and managing youth-led organizationsDemonstrable experience in mentoring and coaching Sub-awardees on Organizational development functionsCompetences and skills Strong process facilitation skills, with the ability to develop and implement skill-building workshops and other learning events for diverse audiences.Demonstrated excellent decision-making and problem-solving skillsEnergetic, hands-on with the ability to prioritize demanding tasks and finds challenges excitingAbility to exercise confidentiality, integrity, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people and processes.Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and networking skillsAbility to prioritize and multitask.Ability to work under minimal supervision