Program Officer at National Empowerment Network Of People Living With HIV/AIDS In Kenya (NEPHAK)

• This position is responsible for supporting the implementation of clear and tangible strategies for ensuring a well-coordinated and target responsive program implementation and resource mobilization efforts and effective NEPHAK stakeholder engagement at all levelsProviding leadership to NEPHAK project sites, the candidate is responsible for providing leadership to program/project implementation in monitoring and measuring the impact of programs and activities; implementation of community HIV activities, data collection, storage, management, analysis and reporting; ensure the use of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools, approaches and systems; and dissemination of relevant information to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer shall be responsible for:
• Provide overall technical support to ensure effective stakeholder engagement at national level and to ensure well-coordinated, targeted and responsive resource mobilization efforts that focus on NEPHAK programmatic priorities and core businessSupport the development and implementation of resource mobilization and partnerships building strategy of the organizationSupport in writing concept papers and proposals to respond to specific solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities and ensure they correspond with the mandate and values of the organization.
• Support the development and implementation of budgets and while ensuring budget monitoring and controls for the unit.
• Facilitate training and capacity development to enhance resource mobilization for staff and externally among affiliates/member organizations
• Compile and produce quality, accurate and timely program reports and documents as is appropriate
• Research and analyze donor calls for funding applications, expression of interest and request for proposals.
• Coordinate the preparation and updating of information on donors' thematic areas of focus on a regular basis.
• Facilitate periodic donor/partners forums and roundtable discussions that support resource mobilization initiatives
• Ensure NEPHAK maintains framework which provides it with linkage to national collaboration partners; NSDCC, NASCOP and NTLD-P.
• Maintain good public relations, networking and collaboration with donors, affiliates, CSOs, Government, stakeholders and other like-minded organizations.
• Ensure quality representation with donors, affiliates, CSOs, Government and other stakeholders.
• Document and synthesize lessons and experiences for continuous improvement of programs within NEPHAK and affiliates, and for sharing both within the organization and externally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for programs preferably Global Fund or USAID funded

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in Statistics, MIS IT, or Development related subjects will be an added advantage.
• Must be proficient data analytical software such as Ms Excel, R, STATA, Python, Tableau etc
• Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Program Assistant with highlevel of integrity and honesty and be able to work under minimum supervision.

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner with strong interpersonal skills.