Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihoods Project Officer

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Background
The Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) is a community based organization formed in 2001.RACIDA is founded on the need to address poverty and public distress in Kenya, with specific reference to pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya.  These are attained through the development and implementation of community based programs for self-reliance and sustainable development.

Unit/Dept: Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihoods
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
Responsible for: Project Assistants, Assigned Field staff
Location: Mandera county

Purpose
The main aim of this project will be to build the resilience of the target communities to disaster risk and other potential hazards like drought, floods and other climate change related hazards and improve the livelihoods of these communities to become more secure and self-reliant.
General result area: The role of the Project Officer is to plan, execute and finalize projects according to the given timelines and within budget.
Result areas:
1.       Develop quarterly work plans that clearly outline project activities, locations, actors and timelines.
2.       Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with the work plans
3.       Develop and design (in collaboration with others) training and capacity building programmes and materials, participate in their piloting in the field and monitor the effectiveness and impact
4.       Acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consultants in order to deliver the project according to plan.
5.       The project officer will also see to it that the project objectives are met and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
6.       Share regular monthly and quarterly work plans and financial projections with all team members involved in the project through effective communication
7.       Develop and share regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports in a timely manner with the  project team and other stakeholders
8.       Carry out continuous monitoring and overall reporting of the project progress to the programme manager
9.       Prepare quarterly procurement plans for all items, equipment and services needed in the project and advice accordingly
10.    Manage the project budget ensuring strict monitoring on all expenditure and adherence to the budget line
11.    Ensure donor regulations are adhered to and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed and documented appropriately
12.    Develop and share project information with Donors, stakeholders and project team appropriately upon request
13.    Build, develop and grow any contacts or relations critical to the life of the project while being a direct representative of the organization in various project forums and networking levels
14.    The project officer should support any internal or external monitoring and evaluation exercises of the project
15.    Working under his/her own initiative

Education qualifications and key competencies:
Essential:
·         Graduate or equivalent qualification preferably in development, sociology, environmental science or relevant social science
·         At least 2 years work experience in implementing DRR programs
·         Knowledge and understanding of specific community engagement and context
·         Competent computer skills in MS Word, excel and Power point presentations and proficiency in presentation skills
·         Competency in report writing skills
·         Attentive to detail with strong analytical and observation skills
·         Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
·         Team player

Desirable
• Master’s degree in development, social or environmental science or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Somali, Borana languages

Application information:
Kindly submit your CV and cover letter to racidajobs@gmail.com OR drop a hard copy of your CV and motivation letter to RACIDA offices in Mandera or Rhamu. The application deadline is Monday, October 24th 2012 at 5.00pm.

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