Project Officer Full Time

• The Project Officer is accountable for coordinating and implementing various approved Project activities, working with partners in Kenya to ensure timely and efficient high-quality deliverables in line with agreed project guidelines and objectives, and strategic planning, design, and operational delivery of eye health programs that are aligned to The Foundation’s strategic framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the implementation of approved Projects by agreed Project Implementation Plans, work plans and annual budgets.
• Support the Program Manager in ensuring that program activities are timely planned, implemented, monitored and reported through submission of timely quality quarterly reports. Advise on any developments that might necessitate deviation from planned activities and ensure that the Program Manager and relevant team members are made aware of relevant meetings, forums etc. taking place in the counties.
• Support Partner capacity self-reviews, identify and build partners’ capacity and support partners with timely mobilization of goods and services to initiate and complete activities.
• Work with the Program Manager, M&E Advisor, and Policy & Advocacy Advisor to strengthen the quality and health systems initiatives in the Counties.
• Support Partners prepare annual financial budgets, plan and monitor monthly/quarterly expenditure against budgets and ensure submission of timely accurate monthly and quarterly financial returns, and utilization of project assets and resources as per The Fred Hollows Foundation’s policy.
• Support the Program Manager in organizing and monitoring The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya (FHFK) and other joint engagements with the County health teams, relevant County departments and other partners.
• Support FHFK communication and fundraising initiatives through identification and sharing of compelling beneficiary stories and case studies. Ensure branding per FHF guidelines.
• Promote documentation and knowledge management for continuous learning through regular program reviews, sharing of change stories and innovative initiatives for overall skill and scale up.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, International Development, or health systems.
• A minimum of 3 years working experience with reputable NGO’s.
• Knowledge of project design, project management, budget development and monitoring.
• Experience in community-based health programming and working with community-based organisations.
• Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines and juggle several projects concurrently.
• Proven ability to influence, work collaboratively and manage outcomes with partners and stakeholders.
• Support and coordinate successful health projects and development of effective & efficient implementation systems.
• Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to write effectively for varied purposes and audiences.