Catholic Diocese of Kitui Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

Sustainable Livelihoods Enhancement and Disaster Risk Education Programme - Project Coordinator

The Catholic Diocese of Kitui through its Social and Development arm is a specialized agency that leads efforts to defeat hunger, reduce poverty, improve livelihoods, provide health care, provide education services, advocate for governance and human rights among other social development issues.

The underpinning of our work is the dignity of the human being. Innovation is a key aspect
which the diocese promotes to alleviate poverty. Serving both developed and developing communities, Catholic Diocese of Kitui acts as a neutral partner where all social and development issues within its coverage are addressed without favor.

The diocese seeks to fill the position of a Project Coordinator for its Sustainable Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme:

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Kitui and the direct supervision of the Diocesan Development Coordinator; the Project Coordinator will perform the following tasks:

• Take charge of the Sustainable Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme
• To lead Diocesan Development Office in conceptualizing, formulating and implementing appropriate initiatives for sustainable livelihoods interventions and for enhancing capacity building of key diocesan personnel in this service area.
• Establishing networks and collaborating with other agencies that are like-minded
• Submit monthly written reports to the development coordinator and the donor
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge-base on the various aspect of the Project for the purpose of advising and facilitating decision making process pertaining to the project
• Make recommendations, on enhancing effective response to disaster risk reduction and sustainable livelihoods enhancement.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Must have at least a Degree Science in Animal Husbandry, Range Management, Veterinary Services and with a bias to project planning and management or in any other related discipline.
• Other related short courses such as community development be an added advantage
• Must have experience of at least 2 years in project planning and implementation
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
• Must have knowledge and experience in community participatory approaches
• Must have a valid driving license
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software
• Should have good writing and communication skills
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Interested candidates should submit their applications, in a sealed envelope with the vacancy clearly marked on the top right hand corner by 15th April 2011.

Please enclose a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Development Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O. Box 300 - 90200, Kitui

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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