Civic Education and Human Rights Projects Officer Job in Nakuru, Kenya

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru –
Catholic Justice & Peace Commission
Vacancy

The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position;

Projects Officer – Civic Education and Human Rights

The broad objective of Catholic Justice & Peace Commission is to examine and study the problems associated with Justice and Peace, with the aim of awakening God’s people to full understanding of these problems, so that they can effectively participate in finding appropriate solutions. 

The Commission also aims at responding to the demands of justice and charity and to the social injustices and situations, guided by the social teachings of the Catholic Church.

The Commission advocates for peaceful co-existence among the communities, good governance and human rights issues among other social development issues. 

The Catholic Diocese of Nakuru (CDN) acts as a neutral partner where all social, development and governance issues within its coverage are addressed without favour. 

The office works under the direction of the Bishop through the Development Office in serving the above needs.

Job Description:

Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary – Justice and Peace Commission, the person shall be responsible for conceptualization, formulation and effective management of secretariat’s initiatives in the areas of Civic Education & Human Rights. 

The person shall perform the following duties;

• Coordinating the development of work plans and monitoring tools of the programmes in the designated area of operation.
• Developing fundraising proposals and carry out resource mobilization for the activities in the service areas.
• Developing and maintaining alliances in government agencies i.e. the judiciary and the security services to enhance lobbying and advocacy.
• Maintaining active contact with the media for enhancing media awareness on emerging issues and for alliance strengthening.
• Participating in peace networks and collaborates with other peace work organizations and peace pressure groups.
• Submitting monthly written reports to the Head of the Commission on the areas of operation
• Making recommendations as the need arises to the Head of the Commission for enhancing effectiveness in specified areas of operation.

Requirements:   

• Must have at least a University degree preferably in Political Science and Administration.
• Should have prior knowledge and skills in project planning, implementation and management
• Other related short courses such as law studies shall be an added advantage
• Must have atleast 2 years progressive work experience in Governance & Human Rights field
• Management experience with knowledge of Community Participatory Approaches M&E
• Prior experience in interacting with NGO’s and funding agencies shall be an added advantage
• Strong beliefs and practices deep commitment to ideals, values and Social Teachings of the Catholic Church is a must
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
• Must have a valid driving license
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software’s
• Should have good writing, reporting and communication skills

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru             

or E-mail us – cdnhr@yahoo.com

So as to be received by 10th December 2012. Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.