Project Officers
3 months ago
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the voice of employers in Kenya and the umbrella body that brings together enterprises from all sectors of the economy.
The Federation's mandate is to promote the interests of employers and to influence labour and social policy to support enterprise growth and competitiveness in a dynamic global environment.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Project Manager, FKE seeks to recruit two project Officers, one who will be based in Nairobi and another in Mombasa to facilitate the achievement of project objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the development of project implementation work plans to prioritize key activities and targets.
Ensure that the project activities are implemented efficiently and effectively, adhering to the project timeline and objectives.
Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project duration.
Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project activities to assess progress / performance,identify gaps, and measure the results of the project.
Track project deviations from the work plan and take early corrective action.Identify, report and mitigate project risks, that may impact the successful implementation of project activities.
Stay informed about current industry trends, emerging technologies, and skill requirements to ensure that the vocational training programs remain relevant and up to date.
Seek opportunities for continuous project improvement and partnerships.Prepare and submit regular reports on the project's progress, achievements, and challenges on a timely manner.
Participate in internal and external meetings and events as directed by the organization.
Other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in Education, Community Development, International Relation, Economics, Sociology, Political sciences or related field. Additional education may substitute for some experience.
Minimum of three years of relevant project/program experience, ideally in the field of technical and vocational education, livelihoods, and education.
Experience monitoring projects, collecting relevant data and writing project reports.Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
KEY SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with an ability to make sound judgment.
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work smoothly in a multi-cultural environment while building good teamwork spirit.
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