OSEA Project Officer Job in Kenya

The Ophthalmology Society of Eastern Africa (OSEA) is a professional organization of more than 150 members and associate members from nine countries - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and Malawi.

OSEA is dedicated to the achievement of excellence in patient care through the support and promotion of education, communication, research, advocacy and the practice of ophthalmology.

OSEA is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and self-driven project officer to offer support to its programs and fundraise to ensure organizational and program sustainability.

Job Title: Project Officer

Report To: Board of OSEA

Core Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides technical coordination, management and implementation of projects under OSEA programmes
• Designs and implements the programmes according to approved work-plans and budgets
• Oversees the preparation and submission of progress and financial reports.
• Ensure that appropriate financial management is carried out and ensuring compliance with donor’s rules and requirements by overseeing the development and management of grants and budgets.
• Prepare accurate requisitions as per the policies and guidelines of the project and submit for authorization as is required.
• Profiles potential donor opportunities for OSEA and identifying funding opportunities and proposal development
• Fosters collaboration and partnership with other stakeholders in line with OSEA’s engagement strategy including civil society, government, other political actors, development partners and the general public
• Develops and maintains linkages with other institutions and organizations with an interest in OSEA’s vision and mission
• Safeguarding the organization’s assets and petty cash management ensuring, proper record keeping and maintenance of up-to-date inventory records.

Knowledge and Education

• Diploma in community development, social work or any other relevant qualification
• A minimum of 1-year experience in an NGO environment, management of donor funded projects with be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of project design and management, budget development and management
• Excellent report writing skills

Skills and special training

• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizing
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Computer literate

Key behaviors

• Intercultural sensitivity
• Inspiring and strong commitment
• Decisive, quick in assessing and making quick decisions.

Contacts

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with updated CVs including their daytime contacts, current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three referees to information@eacokut.org so to reach the Programme and Fundraising Manager on 22/03/2011 at 1600 hours.

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