Project Officer Job in Kenya - Terre des hommes Foundation Child Relief

Job: Project Officer Kenya

Section of the organisation: Terre des Hommes Netherlands Project Department, East Africa, Nairobi Office

Contract Date: 15 October 2011 – 31 December 2011 (with possibility of extension)

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is looking for a Project Officer as at October 15, 2011 to be based in Nairobi. Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports services for children in need through partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate on-going programmes including finances and objectives
• Advice partner organisations on efficient and effective programme implementation
• Assess new proposals/organisations in line with Terre des Hommes Netherlands policies
• Advice Country Coordinator on national developments and trends in child rights, health, education, socio economic development

Job Qualifications

• University level in sociology, development policies, child rights, health or education
• Five years experience in a similar position, of which three years in an international organisation
• Experience in Child Rights based programming and financial management
• Skilled in report writing, computer packages and fluency in English
• Communication skills, team spirit and leadership qualities

Application procedure

Terre des Hommes Netherlands offers the selected candidate a competitive package of Secondary benefits entailing a monthly gross salary based on existing salary scales.

Candidates are invited to send their application letter (including your motivation), resume and at least two professional references by e-mail to:

E-mail Address: east.africa@tdh.nl

The deadline for application is 23rd September 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted within a week after this date.

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