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PELUM Kenya Results Based Management Programme Officer Job Vacancy

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM Kenya) Association is a national network of 44 Civil Society Organisations working with small holder farmers in Kenya and located in Thika. 

The organization seeks to fill the position of a Results Based Management (RBM) Programme Officer.
 
The recruited officer will be responsible for ensuring that PELUM Kenya achieves optimal results and impact in its operations. 

The ideal candidate should as a minimum have the following:

  • At least a first degree in agriculture, environmental science, and any other community development related discipline. A post graduate diploma or degree in project management or results based management will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in strategic planning and performance evaluation methodologies and techniques.
  • Have at least 6 years continuous experience in similar work with a reputable NGO or network.
  • Have proven skills in participatory development approaches and have a passion for results based development.
  • Have proven experience and skills in resource mobilisation including fundraising through proposal writing.
  • Be over 30 years, a team player and builder and able to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
  • Have excellent skills in facilitation at national, regional and international meetings and events
  • Have excellent skills in communication and must have a keen eye for details.
  • Be computer literate with the proven ability to use essential software packages, particularly word, excel, power point, emails and the internet.
  • Have very good writing skills especially on narrative reports
  • Be willing to travel extensively within and outside the country.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronic applications stating current and expected salary and detailed CVs with a contact mobile phone number and names and contacts of three referees to pelumkenya@gmail.com to reach by September 25th, 2014. 

Applicants should not attach any scanned copies of certificate or testimonials. 

Only short listed applicants will be acknowledged.