Programme Officer at Tushinde Children’s Trust

JD for Programme Officer

• Provide general support to the Programme Manager and Senior program Officer for Tushinde’s programme activities in Kenya, these include both Mathare and Kiambiu projects.
• Support and advocate for children’s rights and help develop Tushinde programmes accordingly.
• Support the Programme Manager and Senior Program Officer to organise meetings/ trainings with partner schools and supporting them in developing the child protection policy.
• Support Programme Manager and the Senior program Manager to organise and facilitate the Community Days, Boys Forums, Girls Forums, Holiday Camps and other events, as needed.
• Take lead on the daycare programme, by assessing and monitoring children’s development, identifying children at risk and linking them to quality health facilities; regular follow up of children who show no signs of growth improvement and train day care staff on good practices regarding child care and Development.
• Work with Program Manager and Senior Program Officer to implement policies, standards of practice and guidelines with regards to Tushinde’s work with Tushinde Staffs and beneficiaries.
• Organise regular meetings with members of main projects, take minutes and ensure follow up is carried through.
• Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with program partners, such as non-profits, government agencies and community organizations, in order to expand resources, raise funding and educate the public about Tushinde’s work.
• With the support from Programme Manager and Senior program Manager delegate to new Programme Assistants and Interns responsibility for coordinating engagement with partners.
• Support data collection, collation and reporting efforts to support and inform monitoring, evaluation and learning in the Family Support Programme.
• Oversight of the day to day activities at the daycare.
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual work plans, program initiatives and budget development for different projects and activities
• Provide support as needed, the preparation and timely submission of detailed donor reports on project activities on a quarterly and annual basis in compliance with project requirements.
• Facilitate community outreach awareness programmes.
• Assist in documentation of activity reports.
• Any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in developmental studies, Project Planning and Management, Social studies or any related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience – Experience working in a similar role in an NGO will be an added advantage.
• Self starter with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Experience with donor funded grants is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise emails, presentations and reports.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience in program management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google products and data Management softwares.
• Must have a passion to work with vulnerable children, youths and adults.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in challenging environments i.e informal settlements.
• Must have a valid certificate of good conduct