ATC Programme Officer Job in Kenya

Advert Ref: P/1/2012

ATC is the corporate commercial arm of the Co-operative University College of Kenya charged with the mandate to create outreach of the University’s academic knowledge through provision of business solutions to the agricultural, co-operative and the associated sectors of the economy. 

We are a professional and quality training and consultancy services provider in Kenya and the Region. 

We seek to recruit an experienced, innovative and result oriented Programme Officer on a three (3) years renewable contract.

Based in Karen and reporting to the Managing Director, the Programme Officer will be responsible to coordinate and manage programmes implementation to the required standards. 

More specifically, he/she will be tasked with the following duties and responsibilities;

• Overall coordination functions for the Programmes Department:
• Secure development of concepts and strategies for training and  consultancy including event and knowledge management
• Ensure quality delivery of programme services
• Source for expert pool, maintain their data-bank and lead in their contracting and performance evaluation
• Secure both horizontal and vertical cooperation at programme level
• Secure and maintain effective M&E /MIS and reporting systems in the maintenance of timely scheduling of the same.
• Participation in business activities as an expert
• Formulation, coordination and operationalization of ATC programme mandate and linkages

Preferred Competencies:

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Computer literate
• Working in multicultural environment
• Networking skills
• Report writing skills

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree in any field of Social Sciences
• Diploma or an equivalent in project management
• Competency in training and consultancy
• Minimum of 5 years working experience, 3 years of which must be in project management
• Wide experience in the co-operative and agricultural sectors will be an added advantage

We offer a competitive salary package. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position.

The application letter must be submitted with a detailed CV containing email address, day time telephone contacts, current & expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials, and three referees to reach the undersigned not later that 31st May, 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
Agri and Co-operative Training & Consultancy Services Ltd (ATC)
P. O. Box 465-00502, Karen, Nairobi
jobs@atc.co.ke