Program Officer at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Proposal Development and grant acquisition
• External Engagement
• Grant Implementation/ Management: Compliance and risk management
• Knowledge transfer and management

Essential:

• Bachelor Degree in Development Studies or related field.
• Training in humanitarian standards is desirable with specific training in donor requirements e.g. BHA, GAC, ECHO, DANIDA and Europe Aid.
• 2 years programming experience in a grant funded humanitarian or development program. Preferably with previous assignments in a fragile context.
• Proven experience in networking with donors and partners to bring about funding opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize cross-functional proposal team (technical, ops, field, finance, M&E, Regional/HQ) with right staff at the right time to meet even the tightest deadlines. Can also effectively mobilize multi-partner proposal development teams. 
• Demonstrate ability to establish and cultivate strong, collaborative relationships.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Team player; the ability to mobilize and work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal.