Community Services and DevelopmentContractorMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
The Programme Officer plays a key role in implementing and coordinating Sightsavers' initiatives in Kenya, specifically focusing on digital skills, IT, and entrepreneurship training. The role involves overseeing partner activities, engaging with employers for inclusive recruitment, and ensuring program quality through rigorous monitoring and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Coordination
Support the development and execution of annual work plans, budgets, and activity schedules.
Coordinate the implementation of digital, IT, and entrepreneurship training.
Facilitate engagement with various partners.
Partnership Management
Maintain regular communication with implementing partners to monitor progress and troubleshoot implementation challenges.
Support capacity strengthening of partners on disability inclusion, safeguarding, MEAL requirements, and employment pathways.
Employer Engagement and Inclusive Employment Support
Identify and pitch the programme to potential employers.
Link programme participants with potential employers for mentorships, internships, and job opportunities.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Support financial monitoring, ensuring expenditure aligns with approved budgets and financial policies.
Promote disability-inclusive and gender-inclusive practices across all programme activities.
Ensure safeguarding, child protection, and data protection standards are upheld by all partners and stakeholders.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting (MEAL)
Collect, verify, and analyse programme data in line with MEAL frameworks and donor requirements.
Conduct field visits, learner assessments, partner supervision, and follow-up on beneficiaries’ progress.
Skills and Experience
Essential Skills, Experience, Knowledge, and Behaviours:
Experience in digital skills training programmes, entrepreneurship promotion, or labour market initiatives.
Experience with skills training/development, internships, employer engagement, and disability inclusion.
Knowledge of Kenyan policies related to disability inclusion, digital transformation, and youth employment.
Experience supporting Business and Disability Networks or private sector engagement.
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and effectively function as a team member while respecting diversity.
Demonstrable experience in project implementation within NGO, social impact, skills development, or youth employment programmes.
Demonstrable working experience of disability inclusion, gender equality principles, and inclusive employment principles.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, ICT, Education, Development Studies, Disability Studies, Business, or a related field.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Sightsavers recruitment portal. Visit the application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1190183 which will direct you to the Sightsavers career site (careers.sightsavers.org) to complete the process.
