Zinduka Afrika Project Officer Job in Lamu County (Mpeketoni)

Zinduka Afrika is Non- governmental Organization (NGO) has a job opportunity of a Project Officer in Lamu County (Mpeketoni).

Reports to: Program Coordinator

 Reporting: Immediately

Key Function: Project Officer is accountable for the implementation of Aphiaplus Project, including various components of the project implementation for intermediate and final results achievements.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Implementing Aphiaplus component of the project.
• Identifying and Profiling of OVC and PLWHIV.
• Forming and Supporting OVC PLWHIV/Groups identified.
• Conducting home visits to the profiled OVC/PLWHIV.
• Building the capacity of community members on care for PLWHAs and OVC.
• Prepare timely periodical reports and present monthly, quarterly and any other required reports of the project to the Project Co-ordinator in accordance to the set donor guidelines.
• Identify and enhance networking and collaboration in the HIV and AIDs field.  
• Monitoring and Evaluation activity(s) for Aphiaplus project.
• Supporting in Lobbying and Advocacy for OVC and people living with HIV and AIDs.
• Promote Gender mainstreaming in the project.
• Participate in mobilize resources/ proposal writing for the purpose of HIV and AIDs Project.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

• At least a first degree in Social Sciences field.  
• A diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of HIV Prevention and Management
• At least 2 years  Work experience in Project Management.
• Must have worked with an NGO for not less than two years
• Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.

A Cover letter quoting your Current and Expected Salary and detailed CV with three referees should be e-mailed to the Administration and Human Resource Manager, Zinduka Afrika  our  email is:  zinduka.afrika@gmail.com  by 22nd  of February 2013.