Center for Transformational Leadership Job in Nakuru County, Kenya

Position: Project Officer
 

Location: Nakuru County
 

Duration: 4 months contract with possibility of extension

Center for Transformational Leadership (CTL) is a local NGO based in Nakuru whose work focuses on leadership development, research and policy and democracy and governance.  

CTL is seeking to hire a project officer for a youth advocacy project to be based in Nakuru.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project planning and implementation
• Mobilize participants for project activities
• Compliance with project reporting requirements
• Ensure project relevance and identify best practices or lessons learnt
• Participate in meetings at local level and ensure visibility among local stakeholders
• Analyze and compile information collected to determine project progress and for sharing
• To identify potential sources of project funding and develop project concepts or proposals
• Develop monthly and weekly work plans to guide project implementation

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in any relevant social sciences such as public policy, social studies, political science, development studies or related fields.
• At least 1 year experience in social work particularly with youth community-based organizations
• Good computer, research, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili).
• Good interpersonal, planning and reporting skills
• Ability to work and deliver assignments on time including working within short deadlines without or with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and able to handle confidential issues.
• Sensitivity, flexibility, tolerance and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Possess good planning skills and etiquette, and have a sense of humor

Application Process:
 

Applications are open from suitably qualified citizens from Kenya.  

To apply, please send Curriculum Vitae, with at three referees, day-time telephone number and a one-page cover letter.
 

Application should be sent by email to info@ctl-kenya.org with the subject: ‘Application for the Position of Project Officer.’

All applications must be received by close of day (5 pm) August 26th, 2012.  

Short-listed applicants will be contacted.