Kenya
Community Development Foundation (KCDF) is a grant making Kenyan
foundation which seeks to build the capacity of local community
organizations as a strategy for achieving greater and sustainable impact
of community led development initiatives. In strengthening our team,
KCDF is seeking to fill new positions as follows:
Senior Programme Officer
Reporting to the Programme Director, the Senior Programme Officer will possess at least at least 5 years experience in design, development and implementation of community driven development initiatives that embed strong local ownership and sustainability elements as key pillars for success, in a credible development organization.
The individual must demonstrate versatility and previous experience with broad community programmes that target vulnerable members of the community including children, women and youth, as well as ability to support local community resource mobilization efforts.
Key qualifications required
Senior Programme Officer
Reporting to the Programme Director, the Senior Programme Officer will possess at least at least 5 years experience in design, development and implementation of community driven development initiatives that embed strong local ownership and sustainability elements as key pillars for success, in a credible development organization.
The individual must demonstrate versatility and previous experience with broad community programmes that target vulnerable members of the community including children, women and youth, as well as ability to support local community resource mobilization efforts.
Key qualifications required
- A minimum of a master’s degree in social sciences from a recognized university.
- At least 5 years experience in project/programme development and implementation of community based initiatives.
- Those with experience in child development programmes and local resource mobilization skills are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Experience in capacity building and providing support/mentoring to local Community Based Organizations, Producer Associations and NGOs.
- Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Proven leadership, management, organizational and networking skills and ability to work with teams.
- Experience in grantmaking and in dealing with multi-donors and reporting requirements is desirable.
Mentor Coordinator
KCDF in partnership with the Global Give Back Circle is implementing a girls empowerment programme in Kenya that integrates education, life skills, mentorship and work readiness into a smart service to transitioning girls from vulnerable backgrounds into global citizens.
As a result, the programme works with many professional individuals in Kenya as mentors to the girls who are recruited into this programme.
We are seeking an experienced individual, passionate about the development of young people, to coordinate the mentorship component of the programme under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator in charge of the Girl Child Development Programme.
Key qualifications required
KCDF in partnership with the Global Give Back Circle is implementing a girls empowerment programme in Kenya that integrates education, life skills, mentorship and work readiness into a smart service to transitioning girls from vulnerable backgrounds into global citizens.
As a result, the programme works with many professional individuals in Kenya as mentors to the girls who are recruited into this programme.
We are seeking an experienced individual, passionate about the development of young people, to coordinate the mentorship component of the programme under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator in charge of the Girl Child Development Programme.
Key qualifications required
- Relevant university qualification in humanities
- At least 5 years experience in a similar position (applicants with experience with working with youth have an added advantage)
- Excellent written, analytical and communication skills
- Excellent ICT skills, particularly with development and maintenance of MS Access based databases
- Experienced in Guidance and Counseling and in possession of excellent Interpersonal skills,
How to Apply:
If you meet the above qualities please send your application together with a detailed CV indicating names and day time telephone contacts for three referees not later than Wednesday 14th of March 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be sent by email to jobs@kcdf.or.ke OR hand delivered to KCDF clearly marked ‘Senior Programme Officer’ or ‘Mentor Coordinator.
For detailed job description please go to: www.kcdf.or.ke
If you meet the above qualities please send your application together with a detailed CV indicating names and day time telephone contacts for three referees not later than Wednesday 14th of March 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be sent by email to jobs@kcdf.or.ke OR hand delivered to KCDF clearly marked ‘Senior Programme Officer’ or ‘Mentor Coordinator.
For detailed job description please go to: www.kcdf.or.ke
