PROGRAMME SUPPORT OFFICER

The job holder will be responsible for providing necessary programme support to Concern’s programmes by liaising with Local Partners and the Programme Support Unit. S/he will be responsible for programme documentation and reporting.? Liaise with the assigned programmes and the programmes support unit in the provision of administrative, logistical and financial support as per programme requirements? Draft and review partnership contracts and agreements? Processing of partner disbursements? Collate and compile programme and programme support costed work plans? Draft official internal and external correspondence for programme managers including assisting in the preparation of presentations for donor reporting and fundraising? Dissemination of relevant information to target audiences? Coordinate all programme workshops and trainings? Represent Concern in relevant fora as required? Maintain a complete, accessible and updated electronic and manual filing and archiving system of all programmes? Generate and compile programme reports including preparation of programme briefs, taking minutes of meetings, workshops, trainings etc as required? Edit or format programme reports and publications? Tracking donor reporting due dates and advising Programme Managers on timelines? A degree in Social Studies, Development, Administration or related discipline? At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar role in the development and humanitarian sector with an international NGO working with and through partners? Experience in documenting and disseminating information to a variety of audiences.? Excellent planning, analytical, communication, interpersonal and report writing skills? Excellent written and oral skills in English and Kiswahili? Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a teamInterested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and covering letter, with the subject of the email as ‘Programme Support Officer’ to: The Human Resource Manager, Concern Worldwide, Nairobi, to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.netEach application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.The closing date for applications is Sunday, 12th October 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.