Programme Officer Economic Empowerment

• The Programme Officer EE supports the following areas, examples are not exhaustive:
• Within programme delivery this role manages the project life cycle with partners from development through to close out; liaising with internal stakeholders and expertise specialists; supporting the implementation of all MEL aspects of the programme; executing participant surveys; coordinating activities at regional and global levels.
• Within project management the role ensures all aspects of the projects are effectively monitored and evaluated, adaptive learning applied; partner capacity building developed; technical advice provided to all stakeholders; reporting internally and externally
• Financial management to monitor project budgets and expenditure; collaboration with the finance team; partner financial capacity building.
• Information and communication management through provision of high quality case studies and worthy new stories relating to the programme; participating in activities related to disability inclusive employment; advocating for Sightsavers in relevant disability related meetings and forums.
• Safeguarding through ensuring all safeguarding policies adhered to by internal and external partners; oversee academy students and trainers receive their safeguarding induction and have a signed code of conduct in place.

Skills and Experience

• A qualification/tertiary degree in public health or other relevant field
• Proven track record with labour market issues including labour market assessments, skill training and job placements/fairs
• A track record managing participatory methods and partnerships.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, human rights, and inclusive employment.
• Significant experience implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming.
• Excellent communication skills and advocacy
• Strong reporting, budgets, IT
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities
• Current and ongoing right to work in Kenya