Project Officer Job in Kericho, Kenya - Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB)

Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a National non-governmental organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1956.

The Society’s mandate is prevention of avoidable blindness, education and rehabilitation of the irreversibly blind.

The organization is seeking to recruit a Project Officer based in Kericho, with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the PO will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of three projects of Education, Eye Care and Community based rehabilitation in line with the Society’s mandate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute towards program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs
• Work closely with the relevant government departments and community based organizations to deliver eye care, education and rehabilitation services to persons with visual impairment.
• Strengthen the existing partnerships and networks and identification of new ones.
• Support program reporting and proposal development
• Coordinate awareness and sensitization activities in the community
• Capacity building of CBOs to take lead in community programmes.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, special education or any other related field.
• At least 3 – 5 years working experience in a community based project
• Experience in working with a disability organization will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability in community mobilization and empowerment.
• Good team playing and communication skills
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply attaching an up dated CV before 30th September 2011 to

The Director,
Kenya Society for the Blind
P.O. Box 46656 – 00100
Nairobi

Only hard copies will be accepted.

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