Program Officer, Right to Food job at The Institute For Social Accountability
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Vacancy title:
Program Officer, Right to Food

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists ]

Jobs at:

The Institute For Social Accountability

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, June 24 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, June 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the effective implementation of the Right to Food project through planning, organizing, and monitoring of implementation plans.
• Coordinate the social accountability mechanisms envisioned by the project, as well as the relevant engagements with both duty bearers and right holders with a view to deepeningthe right to adequate food in Vihiga County, and by extension, the country.
• Support the Programs Manager in all related project components, as well as other duties assigned within the Right to Food project and beyond.
• Coordinating, in liaison with the relevant staff, the monitoring and evaluation component of the project. This may include undertaking periodic visits to program site, which is Vihiga County.
• Ensure timely submission of programme reports; monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in line with the TISA policies and specific project requirements.
• Manage the programme’s budgets by monitoring expenditure, identification of budgets gaps and proper accounts to donor funds. This task will include timely reports to donors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Track and monitor project deliverables using M&E frameworks, produce M&E reports defining project progress and analyzing results in contribution to the overall strategic result area.
• Represent the program in external functions and events as needed.
• Provide technical support which includes research, advocacy, and visibility for the project.
• In conjunction with the communications department, initiate and participate inmainstream and social media engagements related to the Right to Food advocacy.
• Collaborate with relevant staff to generate publications and communication materials that enhance TISA’s advocacy work.
• With guidance of the Program Manager, design projects, workplans and schedules, and ensure their successful implementation for the realization of TISA strategic goals.

Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferably in Political Science, Law, Community Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in project management.
• 3 years’ work experience on social accountability in the agriculture sector.
• Previous experience working in an NGO in the governance context with a focus on food security or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience working with duty bearers at various levels of governance in Kenya.
• Conversant with BMZ grant guidelines and requirements will be an added advantage.
• Clear communication with good analytical, presentation and digital skills
• Demonstratable project management and administration skills. Related professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills.
• Proven experience in managing partnerships particularly in the agriculture sector.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are required to complete the pre-submission questionnaire by clicking on this link:TISA Pre-screening Questionnaire .

Thereafter they are requested to submit one document containing the cover letter and their CV with at least three professional referees by via email to hr@tisa.or.ke . Please include the reference: “Program Officer – Right to Food” as the subject of the email application. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, June 24 2023 
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 10-06-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-06-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-06-2065
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