Assistant Program Coordinator Job in Nakuru Kenya - Catholic Diocese of Nakuru

The Catholic Diocese of Nakuru (CDN) wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the position of anAssistant Program Coordinator in the Social Welfare Programme.

The Social Welfare Programme main objective is to improve the quality of life of the communities by enabling the disadvantaged and the marginalized gain a sense of acceptance and responsibility through active participation in sustainable development activities.

The Programme targets the street children and families, the orphans, the commercial sex workers, ex-prisoners, the destitute, the elderly persons and social groups.

Key Responsibility
 

To deputize the Social Welfare Programme Coordinator in providing leadership, resource mobilization and coordination of Programme activities in line with the annual plans and budgets.
 

Key Results Areas

• Assist in the general coordination and facilitation of the Programme activities
• Support the Coordinator in:

1. Sourcing for Programme funding/support locally and internationally
2. Community needs assessment and facilitate prioritization of community needs.
3. Proposals development in liaison with the Development Office
4. Preparation of annual Programme budgets and work plans
5. Compilation of all the Programme Reports
6. Participatory planning and organization of the Programme activities
7. Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the Programme activities
8. Linking the Programme with relevant Government Departments and other agencies

• Actively seek collaborative initiatives with the Programmes/Sections, Parishes and Institutions of the Diocese.
• Provide guidance and counselling services to individuals/groups (clients) and make the necessary referrals.
• Carry out any other tasks as may be assigned by the Programme Coordinator.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Social Sciences, Project Management or Administration from a recognized university. 
• At least 2 years’ experience in social work, especially working with vulnerable groups.
• Experience in project fund-raising, implementation, community participatory approaches, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent supervisory, interpersonal, communication, report writing and computer skills with a good track record of the same; and a valid driving license.
• Experience in networking with NGOs, funding agencies and government ministries would be desirable.

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Personnel Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru.             
 

or E-mail us – cdnhr@yahoo.com 
 

So as to be received by 30th September 2013. 

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.