Project Coordinator, STEEP at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya

Job Description

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CAP-Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya (YEI) is a non government organization started in committed, to train youth out of school in job entry level skills. This training is operationalized using the Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) model.

What You Will Do:

CAPYEI is seeking a Project Coordinator for its project in Kenya. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Coordinator will be based in Kisumu, Kenya. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of activities on the field and provide local contextual technical advice to all project participants. The position provides oversight and accountability of project operations and knowledge of the TVET sector and basic education in Kenya. It requires the ability to perform a variety of complex tasks, including project management, human resource management, and related tasks in a fast-paced international office.

Project management and implementation (30% )

Oversee day-to-day implementation of STEEP project activities Lead the delivery and achievement of objectives by working with and supporting STEEP program staff Provide other facilitation support required for smooth implementation of the project Manage project centres and staff

Outreach and resource mobilization (25%)

Identify and mobilize resources based on project activity needs Coordinate with subject matter experts on the delivery of project goals and activities

Reporting, knowledge management, and communication (25%)

Participate and support the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities Collate all submitted data and information from secondary schools and CAPYEI run centres Prepare and submit quarterly programmatic reports in compliance with funder templates and guidelines Support the documentation process in compliance with funder guidelines

Project coordination and partnership management (20%)

Participate fully as a member in the Project Management Unit Serve as the focal point in the Project Management Unit on Kenya Project Operations Serve as the main point of contact for all secondary schools and VTCs participating in STEEP

Requirements

Education and Experience

A minimum of degree in Project management, Business related course, community development, political science or education related course Over 4 (four) years lead role experience in project management.

Essential Requirements & Background:

Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in social work, education, human rights, social/political sciences, international development, or related fields Demonstrated knowledge of the education sector with particular emphasis on competency-based education Experience working with government agencies, international organizations, and the education system

Language Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential Fluency in spoken Swahili is essential Other major languages spoken in Kenya is desirable