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Position:
Senior Project Officer – Vital Voices
Responsible to: Project Coordinator – Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: 17th November, 2011
The Organization
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development.
A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
The Project
The project entitled Raising the Voice and Participation of Kenyans with Disability in Development and Reform Processes is being implemented in the eight provinces in Kenya in conjunction with DPOs as implementing and associate partners.
The project seeks to engage and strengthen Disabled Persons Organizations at national and grassroots levels, enhance their coordination and networking towards a united voice, thus addressing the need of persons with disability to contribute to the design of policies at a national level to set a framework for an inclusive society.
The Position
The Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Vital Voices is under the supervision of the Project Coordinator - Nairobi and, regarding his/her competence and position, is expected to act as the main liaison with project partners, facilitate the collaboration with DPOs and local authorities and promote disability agenda in collaboration with DPOs at local authorities level and nationally.
The SPO is responsible for planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organizations (DPOs -Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya
The SPO – Vital Voices is responsible for design, planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organisations (DPOs-Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya.
He/she will be responsible for :-
Responsible to: Project Coordinator – Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: 17th November, 2011
The Organization
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development.
A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.
The Project
The project entitled Raising the Voice and Participation of Kenyans with Disability in Development and Reform Processes is being implemented in the eight provinces in Kenya in conjunction with DPOs as implementing and associate partners.
The project seeks to engage and strengthen Disabled Persons Organizations at national and grassroots levels, enhance their coordination and networking towards a united voice, thus addressing the need of persons with disability to contribute to the design of policies at a national level to set a framework for an inclusive society.
The Position
The Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Vital Voices is under the supervision of the Project Coordinator - Nairobi and, regarding his/her competence and position, is expected to act as the main liaison with project partners, facilitate the collaboration with DPOs and local authorities and promote disability agenda in collaboration with DPOs at local authorities level and nationally.
The SPO is responsible for planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organizations (DPOs -Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya
The SPO – Vital Voices is responsible for design, planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organisations (DPOs-Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya.
He/she will be responsible for :-
- Providing support and acting as the main liaison with the project’s partners
- Promoting disability agenda in collaboration with DPOs at local authorities level and nationally
- Monitoring and tracking progress of civic engagement of people with disability at local authorities
- Knowledge management
Qualifications
Education
Mandatory: Bachelors degree in the Social Sciences or Education or Community development
Desired: Project Management
Work experience
Mandatory:
Education
Mandatory: Bachelors degree in the Social Sciences or Education or Community development
Desired: Project Management
Work experience
Mandatory:
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in a humanitarian/development project or set up
- Experience in promoting inclusion and accessibility for persons with disability
- Experience working with persons with disability and community initiatives
Desired:
- Experience of partnership with local organizations
- Experience working in Human Rights or governance projects
Required
skills
Mandatory:
Mandatory:
- Good report writing ,presentation, strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings
- Ability to work in a team
Desired:
- Experience working with an NGO is an added advantage
If
you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your
application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current
contacts) by email to :-
recruit08@handicap-international.or.ke.
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for SPO Vital Voices position”
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Important Notice I:t has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of Handicap International. Be fully aware that Handicap International Does Not request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply
recruit08@handicap-international.or.ke.
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for SPO Vital Voices position”
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Important Notice I:t has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of Handicap International. Be fully aware that Handicap International Does Not request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply
