PROGRAM OFFICER (Kshs40,000 – Kshs50,000) 

Our client, an Education and Learning Centre in Nairobi is seeking to employ a Program Officer.

Responsibilities

  • Giving scholarships to class 8 pupils joining high school from un-privileged backgrounds.
  • Communicating with teachers, parents and students to get more information about those who fall under the category preferred to be sponsored.
  • Will be participating in selecting those to be sponsored, that is to decide if they fit to the scholarship program.
  • Will be involved in disbursing the scholarship funds.
  • Sourcing for children to sponsor by visiting them, access and get to understand their financial state.
  • Participating in charity and fundraising activities.
  • Enlighten people about the scholarships offered.

Qualifications and Skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in social sciences or its equivalent.
  • At least 2 years ‘or more proven experience in program management.
  • Should have stakeholder management skills.
  • Competence in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Someone who has been a teacher/lecturer or who has been doing PR and has fundraising skills will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in managing a team is also preferred.
  • Should have worked in a charity or foundation organizations such as Wings To Fly etc.
  • Should be flexible.
  • Someone who has volunteered in charity matters in any way and understands the norm in such organizations.

Interested candidates should send their CVs to jobs@peoplelink.co.ke  with the job title PROGRAM OFFICER.

Only shortlisted shall be contacted.