Norwegian Church Aid Programme Officer (Gender) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Norwegian Church Aid

Programme Officer - Gender

Reports to: Country Program Manager (CPM)
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with frequent travel to the field)
 

Period of Contract: One Year, starting immediately

Background

NCA works for the attainment and realization of peoples’ rights through the development of sustainable initiatives and strengthening of local capacities. 

NCA’s interventions in Kenya focus mainly on climate change, gender based violence, women and governance and livelihoods and trade. 

Kenya Programme activities in are clustered in Mandera, Embu, Yatta, Nairobi, Kajiado and Lamu / Tana River.

Job Summary (Purpose of position)

The post holder is responsible for providing effective leadership in the implementation of the NCA Kenya Gender Programme.

Main Responsibilities of post holder

The Programme Officer - Gender works in close collaboration with other programme team members and partner organisations. 

The post holder's main duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Provide leadership in on going development and implementation of gender related work
• Ensure gender orientation and mainstreaming in all NCA supported work
• Support the development and implementation of community conversation processes
• Manage the implementation of interventions at the respective gender cluster and ensure liaison between the teams in field locations and the Nairobi office.
• Support the development of high quality project proposals for donor funding for NCA and partners
• Meet strict reporting requirements for each gender cluster and ensure that quality reports, consistent with the overall strategy of NCA, are prepared and submitted
• Initiate and coordinate partner’s capacity development with regard to gender.
• Participate in program planning and decision-making processes as may be required by the Country Program Manager.
• Represent the Country Program Manager in meetings and other functions as is required.
• Take a leading role in the development of Annual Operation Plans and in the formulation of management plans for the related thematic area.
• Ensure all projects are managed within the approved budget and according to NCA financial policy.
• Ensure Kenya programme compliance with NCA’s routines and guidelines

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Gender/ Social/Development studies or related fields. A Masters Degree is an advantage

Experience: 5 years experience in gender programme administration, capacity development, including ability to organize training sessions, as well as development of training materials. Experience in Gender and Climate programming is an advantage.

Skills: Demonstrable skills in gender mainstreaming, report writing, facilitation & training. Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and internet.

Language: Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

The successful candidate will be expected to commitment to NCA’s vision, mission, values and strategies. Knowledge of the 2010 HAP Standard in Accountability and Quality Management will be an advantage.

NCA upholds the right of equal opportunity and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
 

How to apply:

Applicants who meet the requirements and qualifications outlined above should submit an application letter and attach copies of their CV and any other supporting documents to:

NCA Kenya Program, 

P.O. Box 52802-00200, 

Nairobi, Kenya 

or send an e-mail to Vacancies.Ncakenya@nca.no.

by July 29th 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.