NGO Project Officer Job Vacancy

NGO Careers in Kenya
WWF – The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to recruit: Project Officer – Social Development
To be based in Mokowe, Lamu, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Officer — Social Development will
ensure that the WWF Coastal Kenya Programme, Boni-Dodori Sustainable Forest Management Project is effectively implemented to the highest standards and in line with the approved project document;work closely with other WWF project staff and local stakeholders to ensure alignment with other project budgets and activities in Boni-Dodori;
ensures that the projects technical standards, terms and conditions and reporting requirements are met;
establishes/maintains /strengthens the institutional linkages already established, and yet to be established, with communities at the project site level and support conservation group activities and self-help projects aimed at alleviating poverty.
The applicant must possess
at least a university degree in social or community development and other related areas;
at least 4 years working experience in community/social development with specific background and experience in socio economic aspects in the coastal region;
excellent oral and written communications skills in English as well as an excellent Kiswahili speaker and knowledge and experience of working with local cultures and communities will be essential;
demonstrated fundraising and resource mobilization ability while project implementation and management experience will be an added advantage;
Must have a good understanding of conservation initiatives at local and national level;
addressing socio-economic issues and developing and implementing community development plans;
have a working knowledge of financial management, especially of project budgeting and tracking and reporting of expenditure;
ability to work under tight deadlines, and high pressure situations;
excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with local communities, government agencies, the not-for-profit sector and the scientific community;
adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with the Project Officer-Social Development Application on the subject line to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO – HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 20 September 2013.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.Why we are here
To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Programme Office
ACS Plaza, Lenana Road
P.O. Box 62440 -00200
Nairobi,Kenya
www.panda.org/esarpo